Non-pharmacological treatments for insomnia |
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| Authors: | Matthew R Ebben and Arthur J Spielman |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Neurology and Neuroscience, Center for Sleep Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 525 East 68th Street, Room k-615, New York, NY 10065, USA;(2) Cognitive Neuroscience Doctoral Program, The City College of the City University of New York, 138th Street and Convent Ave., NAC 7/120, New York, NY 10031, USA;(3) New York Methodist Hospital, Center for Sleep Disorders Medicine and Research, 519 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA |
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| Abstract: | Insomnia is a common disorder effecting millions of people worldwide. Currently most individuals suffering from insomnia take
medications to help them sleep. However, there are a variety of behavioral treatments, which have been shown to be effective
in empirical studies that offer many advantages over medications. In addition, behavioral treatments have been shown to be
more effective long-term than medication. This paper reviews the principles and practice of these behavioral treatments. At
the end of the paper there is also a brief discussion of circadian rhythm disorders that can mimic insomnia. |
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| Keywords: | Insomnia Behavioral treatments Sleep restriction Stimulus control Sleep hygiene CBT-I |
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