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  • Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Chronic insomnia requires effective treatment strategies.
  • Psychological and behavioral therapies are recommended as first-line treatments.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the established standard of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the components and goals of CBT-I.
  • To discuss the efficacy of CBT-I, alone or with pharmacologic agents.
  • To emphasize patient preference in treatment selection and the role of sleep hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • CBT-I is a multimodal intervention combining behavioral and cognitive strategies with psychoeducation.
  • It involves 4 to 10 weekly or biweekly sessions.
  • The goal is to modify maladaptive cognitions, behaviors, and arousal perpetuating insomnia.

Main Results:

  • CBT-I is efficacious when used alone or with pharmacologic agents.
  • CBT-I should be continued during drug tapering to prevent relapse.
  • Sleep hygiene education alone is insufficient for treating chronic insomnia.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological and behavioral therapies, particularly CBT-I, are primary treatments for chronic insomnia.
  • Treatment selection should prioritize patient preference, evidence, feasibility, and availability.
  • Sleep hygiene should be an adjunct, not a primary, intervention for insomnia.