Affiliation:
1. Texas A&M University, Commerce, USA
Abstract
In this chapter, the author addresses the sleep disturbance of insomnia, which is defined within the chapter. The signs and symptoms related to insomnia were addressed to provide individuals with knowledge to be more aware of any potential cues. The chapter also address African American views on mental health, as well as the risk factors for being more susceptible to experiencing insomnia and its impact. The chapter closes out by acknowledging effective treatment options for Insomnia that can be utilized by the African American community and discusses the need for additional future research.