Shocking statistics on suicide â¦ a leading cause of death in Guyana â Dr Leslie Ramsammy. The following was excerpted from a feature written by former Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy on the suicide crisis currently sending shock-waves throughout Guyana.
Additional common causes of insomnia include: 1  Mental health disorders. Anxiety disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, may disrupt your asleep. 2  Medications. Many prescription drugs can interfere with sleep, such as certain antidepressants and medications for asthma or blood pressure. 3  Medical conditions.
Insomnia can be a short-term or chronic condition, but it always involves problems with falling asleep or staying asleep. Short-term (transient) insomnia can be caused by illness, stress, travel, or environmental factors. Long-term (chronic) insomnia may be due to underlying psychological or physical conditions.