What School Anxiety Dreams Teach Us About Ourselves
The New York Times - September 14, 2022
Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D., comments on the role of stress in triggering nightmares and suggests having consistent sleep and wake times to help improve the quality and duration of sleep. Dr. Harris is clinical associate professor in The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein.
Why Little Kids' Sleep is So Wild (subscription required)
The New York Times - May 10, 2022
Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D., says infants and preschoolers commonly move around during sleep and may end up in positions adults think are awkward, but are comfortable for children. Dr. Harris is clinical associate professor in The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein. (subscription required)
Increased Sleep May Lead to Weight Loss
CBS Mornings - February 15, 2022
Shelby Harris, Psy.D., discusses a new study showing that increased sleep may reduce appetite and help with weight loss. Dr. Harris is clinical associate professor in The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein.
Is ‘Momsomnia’ Keeping You Up at Night?
The New York Times - September 23, 2021
Shelby Harris, Psy.D., discusses common sleep issues that parents experience and suggests some techniques, including meditation or cognitive behavior therapy, that have been shown to help. Dr. Harris is clinical associate professor in The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein
The New York Times' Consult blog hosts Michael J. Thorpy, M.B. Ch.B., and Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D. The two will answer reader questions about insomnia and sleeplessness the week of June 21. Dr. Thorpy is professor of clinical neurology at Einstein and director of Montefiore's Sleep-Wake Disorders Center. Dr. Harris is assistant professor of neurology and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein and director of Montefiore's behavioral sleep medicine program.
June 23, 2010