Adherence
A fixed-dose Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) protocol produces similar sleep improvements for patients with primary insomnia and those with comorbid psychiatric disorders.
If you suffer from chronic insomnia, whether it stands alone or is linked to other mental health conditions, a structured 8-week CBT program is a highly effective treatment. It involves learning to control your sleep environment, restricting time in bed to match your actual sleep, and changing unhelpful beliefs about sleep. This approach works just as well for people with comorbid psychiatric issues as it does for those with primary insomnia, offering a sustainable alternative to medication.
A fixed 8-session 'dose' of CBT produced similar benefits for patients with primary and those with comorbid insomnia across most measures examined.
Why this rating
Randomized clinical trial with a sample of 81, though limited to a single VA medical center.
Source
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with Primary Insomnia or Insomnia Associated Predominantly with Mixed Psychiatric Disorders: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Jack D. Edinger et al. · SLEEP · 2009
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