Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Cognitive behavior therapy may ease insomnia

(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2009-09-09
A course of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) may help insomnia patients get a better night's sleep, even long after the treatment ends. CBT, which is administered by a therapist, helps address subconscious beliefs and attitudes that cause anxiety and lead to sleeplessness. Researchers say that CBT usually takes between two and eight visits, and it does require patients to change their sleep habits, but studies suggest that it can help. The main barrier, experts say, is finding a therapist qualified to treat insomnia with CBT, but they suggest online therapy may help.  Read full story >
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