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FREE WEBINAR: We explore contemporary approaches to insomnia management, with a strong focus on evidence-based, practical strategies for use in clinical practice. We will review the foundations of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and its place within stepped care models.
David Cunnington, specialist sleep physician, will provide expert insight into the role of pharmacotherapy in insomnia, including when medication is appropriate and how to use it safely and effectively. He will also introduce lemborexant as a newer treatment option, outlining its mechanism, clinical positioning, and key prescribing considerations.
Presenter
Dr David Cunnington is a specialist sleep physician delivering a quality healthcare to clients with complex sleep problems and promoting sleep health through education, research and advocacy.
David sees people at Sunshine Coast Respiratory & Sleep, in Birtinya and Noosa, and also sees people from around Australia via Telehealth.
David undertook training in sleep medicine both in Australia and in Boston at Harvard Medical School as part of completing his specialist medical training as a specialist sleep physician. In addition to training in sleep medicine, David has international qualifications in behavioural sleep medicine being a Diplomat Behavioral Sleep Medicine (US Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine), which means he is expert in using non-drug treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy to manage sleep problems. David is expert in the measurement and interpretation of sleep data, and using this data to better understand people’s sleep and sleep problems and plan management.
Supported with an unrestricted educational grant from
