Best Treatment for Insomnia

What is the best treatment for insomnia?

For many people, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the best treatment for insomnia. A recent review of multiple research studies concluded:

“CBT-I is effective for treating insomnia when compared with medications, and its effects may be more durable than medications. Primary care providers should consider CBT-I as a first-line treatment option for insomnia.” [1]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

CBT-I can benefit most people with insomnia, including older adults. The effects of CBT-I are long lasting and there is no evidence of negative side effects.

Dr. McMahon can help you learn to get better sleep with CBT-I. Unlike medications, CBT-I does not interfere with restful sleep, prevent you from awakening if needed, or leave you groggy.

By working with Dr. McMahon, you can learn to:

Recognize and change beliefs that interfere with your ability to sleep. For example, learning how to control or eliminate negative thoughts or worries that keep you awake.
Develop good sleep habits and avoid behaviors that keep you from sleeping well.

In addition to CBT-I, Dr. McMahon also teaches self-hypnosis for insomnia.

For more information, call Dr. McMahon at 1-415-625-3565 or see Insomnia Treatment Without Medication.

References

[1] Mitchell MD, et al. Comparative effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: a systematic review. BMC Fam Pract. 2012 May 25;13:40. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22631616