Depression and Insomnia
Depression and Insomnia
New research shows that treating insomnia can help treat depression.
Finding a specialist trained in sleep-related cognitive behavioral therapy isn’t always easy, however, since the field is relatively new. (For a nationwide list, check out the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.aasmnet.org). Cost is also an issue. While health insurance plans typically pay for insomnia drugs, many policies don’t cover psychotherapy.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy also takes work on the part of a patient. “But as I tell my patients, the work you put into it can really pay off long-term by permanently improving the quality of sleep,” Kuo says. Better sleep can boost your energy and improve your outlook on life. And as the latest research shows, it can also prevent or ease depression.
Depression and Insomnia
New research shows that treating insomnia can help treat depression.
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Finding a specialist trained in sleep-related cognitive behavioral therapy isn’t always easy, however, since the field is relatively new. (For a nationwide list, check out the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.aasmnet.org). Cost is also an issue. While health insurance plans typically pay for insomnia drugs, many policies don’t cover psychotherapy.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy also takes work on the part of a patient. “But as I tell my patients, the work you put into it can really pay off long-term by permanently improving the quality of sleep,” Kuo says. Better sleep can boost your energy and improve your outlook on life. And as the latest research shows, it can also prevent or ease depression.
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