Many people living with MS often have poor and disrupted sleep, which then impacts overall wellbeing and health. It can also be challenging to understand the cause of sleep disturbance and the role that multiple sclerosis plays.
In this pre-recorded session, Dr Andreas Pattichis discusses the specifics of disordered sleep and MS with Jodi Haartsen, Executive Manager of Client Engagement & Wellbeing and MS Nurse. Jodi will then remain online to answer your questions. This session provides an in-depth and more advanced discussion of sleep issues and sleep physiology.
Presenter
Dr Andreas Pattichis is both a neurologist and sleep physician, making him expertly placed to discuss the role of MS in sleep issues. He is also Australia's first Sleep and Neurology Fellow at Royal Melbourneopens in new tab and the Alfred opens in new tabHospitals in Melbourne.
Published August 2023
Related resources
Caring for the carer
This National Carers Week webinar explores the experiences and needs of carers, highlighting communication, self-care and emotional wellbeing. Panelists from Vision Australia, Carer Gateway and MS Plus share practical advice on recognising burnout, accessing support services, and maintaining balance in caring roles. The session provides strategies and resources to strengthen resilience and sustain the vital role carers play.
- Personal Stories
- +1
- 21 October 2025
Brain Health and Cognition with Dr Cynthia Honan
In this recorded session, Dr Cynthia Honan, talks about the ways in which diet, exercise, and sleep might improve cognition and mental functioning. Dr Honan gives practical tips for improving cognition and mental functioning as well as some other everyday practical tips for managing cognitive symptoms and fatigue.
- Relapse and symptoms
- +1
- 11 April 2025
MS and Employment
Join Tom Cobban, Principal Solicitor at Beryl and Watson Lawyers, as he addresses common concerns about MS and its impact on employment. Tom discusses issues such as disclosure to employers, workplace modifications, and the implications of MS on employment contracts. He also explores the importance of understanding discrimination laws and the implications for income protection and TPD claims.
- Work and study
- +1
- 5 December 2024
