Primary Insomnia: An Overview of Practical Management Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Colin A. Espie; Simon D. Kyle

doi:10.1016/j.jsmc.2009.07.009

Primary Insomnia: An Overview of Practical Management Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Colin A. Espie, Simon D. Kyle

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Abstract

Primary insomnia is a prevalent disorder of sleep disturbance, impairing daytime functioning and health-related quality of life, leading to increased health care use. This article gives a brief overview of cognitive behavioral therapy as the treatment modality of choice for effectively ameliorating chronic sleep difficulties. Recommended and endorsed cognitive behavioral components are briefly described, and future research directions, focusing on improving the psychological management of insomnia, are outlined. Crown Copyright © 2009.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	559-569
Number of pages	10
Journal	Sleep Medicine Clinics
Volume	4
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2009.07.009
Publication status	Published - Dec 2009

Keywords

Assessment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Management
Primary insomnia
Treatment

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