Psychiatr. praxi. 2024;25(1):16-21 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2024.002

Non­‑pharmacological approaches for therapy of insomnia in adults

MUDr. Laura Hrehová, MBA1, doc. MUDr. Kamal Mezian, Ph.D.2
1 Ústav všeobecného lékařství 1. LF UK, Praha
2 Klinika rehabilitačního lékařství VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Sleep is a basic physiological need to maintain physical and mental health. Insomnia represents a common unit in the group of sleep disorders. The main accompanying phenomena of insomnia are difficulty falling asleep, interrupted sleep, early awakening, or nonrestorative sleep. Although nonpharmacological therapies are recommended as first-line treatment for insomnia. This article aims to provide an up-to-date review on the nonpharmacologic treatment of insomnia in adults, where the pillar is cognitive behavioral therapy. Its cognitive component focuses on eliminating inappropriate thoughts accompanying insomnia that cause difficulty falling asleep. The second part, behavioral, is focused on the individual's behavior concerning sleep.

Keywords: insomnia, cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep hygiene, telemedicine.

Accepted: March 25, 2024; Published: March 28, 2024  Show citation

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