Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has emerged as the standard first-line treatment for insomnia. The number of patients receiving non-medication treatments is increasing, and there is a growing need to address a wide range of patient backgrounds, characteristics, and medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia identifies for clinicians how best to deliver and/or modify CBT-I based on the needs of their patients. The book recommends treatment modifications based on patient age, comorbid conditions, and for various special populations.Summarizes research on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)Directs clinicians how to modify CBT-I for comorbid patient conditionsDiscusses comorbid sleep, psychiatric, and medical disordersSpecifies modifications across the lifespan for different client ages and conditionsIncludes special populations: short sleepers and more Read more