Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia & Co-Occuring Mental Health Challenges

Course overview

Insomnia disorder significantly reduces the quality of life and is commonly observed across medical and mental health settings. Insomnia often precedes the development of post-traumatic stress disorder following exposure to trauma, as well as depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. Unfortunately, addressing the underlying disorder such as depression or trauma does not typically resolve co-occurring insomnia; rather, untreated insomnia tends to contribute to relapse in the treated condition. Furthermore, unaddressed insomnia can hinder clinical outcomes, as it is associated with greater treatment resistance. Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia is the frontline approach for insomnia disorder, with or without concurrent conditions. In this three-hour presentation, Dr. Colleen Carney will help you understand what causes comorbid insomnia and how to treat it.