Disclaimer

This material is for people who want to learn more about insomnia and sleep improvement and is education and information only. This content does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. New medical research may change this information. If you have questions about a medical condition, always talk with your health care provider. Before beginning any new approach, talk with your primary healthcare provider for proper assessment and guidance on what’s right for you.

Insomnia is only one type of sleep issue. Many other factors — such as medical conditions, medications, pain, or other physical or psychological concerns — can also disrupt sleep.
Your healthcare provider can help you identify what may be contributing to your sleep challenges and determine the most appropriate next steps.

This not a “how-to” guide. Instead, it’s designed to disseminate information about the key components of behavioral sleep programs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Only your provider can determine what approach is best for you. Before starting certain behavioral approaches, it’s important to talk with your provider about any concerns or questions you have and if you have a history of certain medical conditions such as:

• Sleep Apnea
• Epilepsy
• Bipolar Disorder
• Sleepwalking
• Night Terrors
• Severe Anxiety
• Depression
• Sleeping less than 5 hours per night
• Risks associated with being sleepy during the daytime

In these situations, your health care provider will adapt recommendations for your safety.