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.
★OHIP-COVERED CONSULTATION AND NON-MEDICATION TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC INSOMNIA★
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HELP YOUR TEEN
SLEEP BETTER
Information & tools for parents of teens
The teen years are a perfect storm for insomnia.
LEARN HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN BETTER NAVIGATE THIS PERFECT STORM
WOULD MY TEEN BENEFIT FROM A CONSULTATION?
The DECODE Insomnia Clinic provides virtual OHIP-covered consultation for teens (13+) in Ontario, Canada with chronic insomnia and sleep timing concerns. A consultation is recommended when your teen is open to learning more about their sleep concern. Please note that parent participation in the consultation is requested and strongly recommended.
In addition to the DECODE Insomnia Program, there is an another treatment option for youth (13-26y) after consultation called a Sleep Sprint. A Sleep Sprint is a brief behavioural intervention for insomnia and sleep timing concerns that lasts 2-3 weeks and is supported through OHIP-covered appointments with a physician. It was designed to address the unique challenges in the teen & young adult years and so is an option only available for this age group.
OTHER TEEN SLEEP
RESOURCES
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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 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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