Starting on:
Jul 15, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 15, 2026
Moderator(s):
Zoom Webinar
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Psychiatrists Association
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Jul 15, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 15, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Njeri Gikandi
Psychiatry Resident UoN
Venue: Psychiatry Resident UoN
Zoom Webinar
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenya Psychiatrists Association
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Depression with Insomnia
Starting on:
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
Venue:
Zoom Webinar
Zoom Webinar
Description
This webinar will explore the complex and bidirectional relationship between depression and insomnia, highlighting the impact of sleep disturbances on the onset, severity, and prognosis of depressive disorders. It will examine the underlying neurobiological mechanisms, clinical assessment approaches, and evidence-based management strategies for patients experiencing both conditions. Emphasis will be placed on integrated treatment approaches that improve sleep quality, alleviate depressive symptoms, and enhance overall patient outcomes.
Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants should be able to:
1. Understand the bidirectional relationship between depression and insomnia and their impact on mental health and quality of life.
2. Identify the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms linking sleep disturbances to depressive disorders.
3. Assess insomnia symptoms in patients with depression using appropriate clinical evaluation and diagnostic approaches.
4. Discuss evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), for managing coexisting depression and insomnia.
5. Apply integrated, patient-centred treatment strategies to improve sleep quality, enhance depression management, and reduce the risk of relapse.
Presenters
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Dr.
Silvia Kemunto
Consultant Psychiatrist & Mental Health Advocate
Chirom Group Hospital