Recently, the New York Times posted an excellent article on non-drug approaches to treat insomnia http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/…. The article highlights recent experimental evidence that suggests that Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) works as well or better than medications. They also provide a few handy tips on how to improve sleep.

CBT entails first learning about one’s sleep habits, including documenting times to bed, wake up times, sleep quality, use of medications, napping, daytime fatigue, the presence of stress, anxiety, and other factors. The treatment then teaches new ways to approach sleep, managing wake ups and difficulty falling asleep, incorporating relaxation techniques, and stress management. Research suggests that about 70 - 80% of patients who undergo CBT for Insomnia report sleeping better after treatment.

Behavioral Healthcare Associates, LLC has experienced clinicians who have training and research experience in providing Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia.

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