Poor sleep and fatigue commonly plague patients with autoimmune liver diseases. The AIHA Sleep School helps patients learn ways to improve their sleep with a goal of ultimately reducing fatigue.
The AIHA
Sleep School
Take our free mini-course below, and you’ll be on your way to a better night’s sleep. The first 50 participants who complete the AIHA Sleep School will receive a free year-long subscription to Headspace, a website and app that offers meditation sessions and mindfulness tools. Email us once you’ve completed the course to receive your free subscription.
The AIHA Sleep School was funded through a generous grant from Intercept Pharmaceuticals. Thank you, Intercept!
Lessons.
Raj Vuppalanchi, M.D.
Specialty: Hepatology
Why Sleep Matters: How Poor Sleep Relates to Symptoms in Autoimmune Liver Disease
Understand the basics of sleep, the relationship between sleep and health outcomes, and the impact sleep can have on the quality of life.
Craig Lammert, M.D.
Specialty: Hepatology
A Team Approach to Managing Fatigue in Autoimmune Hepatitis Patients
Learn more about the basics of fatigue in patients with autoimmune hepatitis.
Stephanie Stahl, M.D.
Specialty: Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Good Sleep Practices
Learn what strategies you can adopt to help promote better sleep.
Shelley Johns, Psy.D.
Specialty: Psychology
Behavioral Strategies to Improve Sleep
Learn some practices in the video below that you can put into place to enjoy a more restorative night of sleep.
Stephanie Stahl, M.D.
Specialty: Neurology, Sleep Medicine
Medications, Supplements, and Other Treatments for Sleep
In this talk, you’ll learn about the different options to treat insomnia.
Cynthia Brown, M.D.
Specialty: Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
Using Sleep Trackers to Improve Sleep
Tracking your sleep can be a useful way to learn your sleep patterns, identify your circadian rhythm, and determine your actual amount of sleep. Access a printable sleep diary.
Howard Waksman, M.D.
Specialty: Pulmonology
Fatigue and Sleep Disorders in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
In this talk, you’ll learn more about fatigue and sleep disorders.
Archita Desai, M.D.
Specialty: Hepatology
Itching in Chronic Liver Disease
A common symptom in liver disease, itching can cause poor sleep. Learn more about how itching is diagnosed and treated.
Cynthia Brown, M.D.
Specialty: Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
Restless Legs Syndrome
What is this common sleep disturbance, and how is it diagnosed and treated?