Treating Sleep Problems

This practical manual presents an innovative modular treatment for adults and adolescents with a wide range of sleep and circadian rhythm problems, such as insomnia, daytime sleepiness, poor sleep quality, and irregular sleep-wake schedules. The treatment applies broadly to all individuals with sleep problems, including those with psychiatric disorders. It is grounded in a cutting-edge understanding of sleep health and integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), and other evidence-based therapies. Each module is described in detail, including specific practitioner guidance, sample scripts, developmental adaptations, and tips for enhancing motivation. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 17 reproducible client handouts in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Allison G. Harvey, PhD, CBSM, is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is Director of the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic. Dr. Harvey has practiced as a cognitive-behavioral therapist since the 1990s, specializing in sleep problems, and has published over 250 peer reviewed papers and chapters. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the President's New Research Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Beck Scholar Award for Excellence in Contributions to Cognitive Therapy from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and the Young Investigator Award from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Harvey has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Orebro, Sweden, and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science.

Daniel J. Buysse, MD, FAASM, is the UPMC Professor of Sleep Medicine and Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on sleep assessment, the pathophysiology and treatment of insomnia, interactions between sleep and circadian rhythms, and the impact of sleep on health. Dr. Buysse has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and over 100 book chapters or review articles. He is past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a recipient of the Mary A. Carskadon Outstanding Educator Award from the Sleep Research Society, and Deputy Editor of the journal SLEEP.