Sleep Well
A Guide on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
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About the Book
Are you suffering from insomnia? Insomnia affects 10-30% of population worldwide. Sleep problems can lead to various health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes which increases morbidity. Insomnia is also associated with many mental health disorders. CBTI is effective for treatment of insomnia. It is recommended as the first treatment options in international guideline. This book helps you identify types of sleep problems and provides a step by step guide to improve sleep quality. The first part of the book take you through sleep promoting habit and relaxation necessary for sleep. The second part of the book looks at behavioral intervention you can engage to help you fall asleep easier. This book also provide opportunity to review and reinforce your motivation for better sleep with suggestions to overcome setback and challenges when implementing steps of CBTI. It’s time to stop suffering and start sleeping well.
About the Author
Dr. Renee Tan is a psychiatrist with a Medical Degree from Royal College of Surgeon, Ireland and a Master of Psychological Medicine. She is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interview and Interpersonal Therapy. She is also author and reviewer of various articles in international journals.