Aliquot #48: Beating Insomnia To Sleep at Night
Aliquot #48: Beating Insomnia To Sleep at Night
Many people suffer from insomnia, which is often driven by change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics. Cognitive behavioral techniques can help people who have insomnia identify what those changes are and develop strategies that promote sleep, such as practicing good sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction. In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.
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Many people suffer from insomnia, which is often driven by change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics. Cognitive behavioral techniques can help people who have insomnia identify what those changes are and develop strategies that promote sleep, such as practicing good sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and sleep restriction. In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.
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Introduction
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How cognitive behavioral therapy techniques can be used to treat insomnia (Ashley Mason discussion)
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How having insomnia differs from being a "night owl"
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How to learn to use CBTi techniques on your own
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Anxiety is the principal trigger of insomnia (Mathew Walker discussion)
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Sleeping pills are associated with a higher risk of death
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Non-pharmacological treatment to sleep problems
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