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Helps sufferers of chronic insomnia as well as those who only sometimes sleep poorly. A clear, step-by-step approach shows how to determine the source of sleeplessness and then implement programmatic corrective action.

Two psychologists specialising in sleep and mood disorders offer readers an easy-to-use, friendly guide to getting to sleep when their mind is spinning and their thoughts won't quiet down.

This workbook uses cognitive behavior therapy, which has been shown to work as well as sleep medications and produce longer-lasting effects. Research shows that it also works well for those whose insomnia is experienced in the context of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.

It is estimated that one in ten U.S. adults suffers from chronic insomnia. If left untreated, chronic insomnia reduces quality of life and increases risk for psychiatric and medical disease, especially depression and anxiety. The Overcoming Insomnia treatment program uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to correct poor sleep habits. CBT has been proven in multiple studies to improve sleep by reducing time spent in bed before sleep onset, reducing time spent awake after first sleep onset, andincreasing the quality and efficiency of sleep.