Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
technique for treating insomnia without (or alongside) medications
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Videos Mentioning Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
All Things Sleep Continued — Melatonin, Insomnia, Sleep & Sex, Lucid Dreaming, & More | Matt Walker
Tim Ferriss
The recommended first-line treatment for insomnia, focusing on changing thoughts and behaviors related to sleep.
#48–Matt Walker, Ph.D., on Sleep (Part 2 of 3): Heart disease, cancer, causes of sleep disruption...
Peter Attia MD
A behavioral therapy approach with known efficacy for treating insomnia, emphasizing that such interventions require dedicated effort rather than passive solutions.
#126–Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep & immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, & his book
Peter Attia MD
A therapy for insomnia that sometimes uses bedtime restriction to build up sleep pressure, leading to more consistent, solid sleep.
The Secret To A Good Nights Sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski | E64
The Diary Of A CEO
A therapeutic approach used to retrain the brain for sleep and build strong sleep drive, presented as a solution for insomnia.
The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Dr. Matt Walker
Andrew Huberman
Non-drug, psychological approach that is as effective as sleeping pills for insomnia and more effective in the long term, with benefits lasting almost a decade after working with a therapist.
Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A psychological treatment used for insomnia that includes components like avoiding daytime naps.
Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A well-validated psychological intervention for insomnia, whose most impactful tool is bedtime rescheduling (formerly sleep restriction therapy).
Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams, Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A psychological treatment effective for older adults to help them stay asleep, also generally recommended for insomnia.
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Peter Attia MD
A non-pharmacological, psychological method recommended as the first-line treatment for insomnia, offering bespoke solutions and long-lasting benefits.
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Peter Attia MD
A specific application of CBT that has proved incredibly valuable for patients, focusing on modifying thoughts and behaviors to improve sleep.
Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A therapeutic approach used to break the association between a person's bed and wakefulness.