Concomitant Hypnotics, Comorbidities Not Factors in CBT-I Efficacy
The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) does not vary based on medication use or comorbidity, according to data presented at SLEEP 2015.
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Which Foods May Lead to Poor Sleep, Bad Dreams?
Foods and dietary habits may significantly impact sleeping and dreaming, investigators reported at SLEEP 2015.
The Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sleep: How CBT Can Help
At SLEEP 2015, research demonstrating that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may indirectly improve fibromyalgia symptoms via improved sleep was presented.
CBT-I Ups Antidepressant Side Effects in Patients With Insomnia, MDD
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) did not appear to abrogate the frequency or burden of antidepressant side effects in patients with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD), results from the multi-site Treatment of Insomnia and Depression (TRIAD) study presented at SLEEP 2015 have shown.
Improve Insomnia, Improve Comorbid Depression?
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is an effective treatment for insomnia that is comorbid with major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients treated with antidepressant medications, according to data presented at SLEEP 2015.
Internet-Based Program Can Help More Insomnia Patients Get Treatment
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) resulted in significant and lasting improvements in people’s sleep and daily functioning, according to data from a randomized controlled trial presented at SLEEP 2015.
Enhanced Milk May Lead to Small But Significant Improvements in Insomnia
Patients with insomnia had “small but significant improvements” in symptoms of sleep efficiency and depth of sleep after consuming a milk product with naturally enhanced levels of melatonin and other bioactive components, results of a randomized trial reported at SLEEP 2015 have shown.
High Satisfaction Reported With CBT Session for Insomnia
Participants of single session, nurse-led group cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) experienced improvements in sleep and reported high satisfaction with the program, according to data presented at SLEEP 2015.
CBT Trumps Either BT, CT Alone for Chronic Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides more long-term improvement in nighttime and daytime symptoms of insomnia than either of its two components—behavioral therapy (BT) and cognitive therapy (CT)—used alone, investigators reported at SLEEP 2015.
Sleep Physicians Trained in CBT-I May Help Patients Cut Sleeping Pill Use
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is highly effective when administered by a trained sleep physician, and can be successfully integrated into standard clinical practice, according to data presented at SLEEP 2015.
