Insomnia continues to be a big problem during the pandemic. Even children have been heavily impacted by sleep disturbances. Sedating medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Lorazepam, Klonopin) are often overprescribed to treat insomnia. We review current evidence and guidelines of insomnia treatment. Hear from University of Washington psychiatrist and behavioral science professor who led a large meta-analysis and offers advice on treating insomnia. Enjoy this health story and visual abstract previously aired on MD Network Ch. 20. #insomnia #covid19 #pandemic