CONSULTATION & EDUCATION
A consultation is first required for all teens to understand the concerns, to confirm the diagnosis, and to evaluate if investigations (ex. a sleep study) are required. After the consultation, education is provided and treatment options are discussed.
These services typically take place over 1-2 appointments*. The presence of a parent and/or caregiver is suggested for these appointments.
*Please note: During the current work-from-home circumstances, all new consultations will be arranged through the administrative staff at Dr. Ooi's other practice location, MedSleep Toronto Sleep Institute. All care is being delivered virtually.
FOR PARENTS
This a recording of a webinar for parents hosted by the Bridgepoint Family Health Team on March 23, 2023.
0:00: Intro
3:00: The DECODE framework
10:50: Why the teen years are such a perfect storm for insomnia
23:20: 5 barriers to taking consistent action to sleep better
30:32: The DECODE roadmap
40:20: How to best support your teen in addressing sleep
42:15: Steps you can take if you teen isn't interested or ready
47:49: What to do when they are ready
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CHEATSHEETS
5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better
Navigating Bedtime & Electronics Battles
OTHER PODCAST EPISODES ABOUT TEEN SLEEP
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In this episode, you’ll hear from a parent of a teen who went through a pilot version of the DECODE Insomnia Program run for teens and their parents in early 2022.
*Please note that the program structure has been updated with feedback obtained from this pilot group and participants that have subsequently gone through this program.
What is your advice for helping my teen settle to sleep? (5:02) What do you recommend when it comes to putting away electronics before bedtime? (9:50) How can I help my teen quiet a busy mind? (12:53) What should my teen do if they are in bed and they can't fall asleep? (18:30) What is your advice if my teen wakes up in the middle of the night and can't settle back to sleep? (19:55)
What would you recommend when we have late night activities that get in the way of a regular routine? (1:58)
How can we help teens navigate waking up and fatigue after a poor night's sleep? (13:10)
Is it a good idea to let teens catch up on sleep? (16:33)
What are signs of sleep deprivation in teens? (21:11)
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