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Christopher Drake PhD

Christopher L Drake, PhD

248-344-2490
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Specialties: Sleep Medicine

Services: Sleep Disorders

Board Certification and Education

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Sleep Medicine - Sleep Medicine

Education

  • Bowling Green State University, Psychology, OH, 2001
  • Behavioral Connections of Wood County, Psychology, OH, 1999
  • St. Francis Rehabilitation Hospital/Health Center, Psychology, OH, 1998
  • Psychological Services Center, Psychology, OH, 1997

Residencies & Internships

  • Henry Ford Hospital, Clinical Psychology, MI, 2001

About Me

Sleep Research Studies

Titles: 
Section Head, Sleep Research

Biographical Statement:
Dr. Christopher L. Drake is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2001. He is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with board certification in sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Drake was appointed Section Head of Sleep Research for Henry Ford Health System in 2014 and is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Drake is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study the effects of insomnia treatment on the prevention of depression and by the National Institute of Nursing Research for his work on behavioral treatments for insomnia. He has been Principal investigator on more than 20 foundation, industry, and NIH grants since 2004. Dr. Drake has authored over 150 publications, has served on the Board of Directors of the Sleep Research Society and is a former Chairman of the National Sleep Foundation.

Research Interests:

  • Insomnia
  • Shift work
  • Sleep disorders treatment
  • Clinical trials
  • Prevention of depression
  • Depression
  • Treatment-resistant insomnia

Awards and Honors:
Distinguished Service Award, Sleep Research Society

Publications

Publications listed with PubMed

Languages

English

Gender

Male
Blog Posts

  • Early Bird Or Night Owl: Which Is Best?

    Whether you're a night owl or an early bird, learn how to make the most of your sleep patterns.

  • Is Caffeine Killing Your Sleep?

    The link between how much caffeine you consume and sleep issues is clear. Your afternoon coffee or tea could be causing you to lose out on valuable rest.

  • Can An App Help Improve Your Sleep?

    A Henry Ford sleep behavior expert answers frequently asked questions about sleep apps and how they impact sleep quantity and quality.

  • How to Nap Like a Pro

    Making a nap part of your daily routine can help compensate for a sleep deficit. A sleep specialist offers 5 tips for optimizing naps and improving health.

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Locations

Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Center
3031 W Grand Blvd NCO
8th Floor Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48202
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Henry Ford Medical Center - Columbus
39450 W 12 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48377
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