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Sleep Problems

Sleep problems, insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep, have highly effective psychological treatments, often better than medication.

What is Sleep Problems?

Insomnia and other sleep disorders affect up to 30% of adults. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment, more effective than sleep medication long-term, and addresses the thoughts and behaviours that perpetuate poor sleep.

Do you recognise this?

✓Difficulty falling asleep
✓Waking frequently during the night
✓Waking too early and being unable to return to sleep
✓Non-restorative sleep
✓Daytime fatigue and impaired functioning
✓Worry and anxiety about sleep

Effective treatments

These approaches are commonly recommended for Sleep Problems.

CBTMindfulnessOnline Therapy

Frequently asked questions

Should I take sleeping pills?

CBT-I is more effective than sleeping pills in the long term and has no side effects. Sleep medication can be useful short-term, but therapy addresses the underlying cause.

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