Overcoming Insomnia 2nd Edition - A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

'A practical description of the leading treatment for insomnia and the causes of insomnia' Allison G. Harvey, PhD, University of California, Berkeley, USA Poor sleep is one of the most common health problems and can leave you feeling exhausted, stressed and run-down. While prescribed medications and over-the-counter remedies rarely offer lasting benefits, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help enormously and is the treatment of choice for insomnia. This essential self-help book is written by one of the world's leading insomnia experts and uses CBT strategies to help you to overcome sleep problems - including persistent insomnia - and to enjoy your life once again. Includes advice on: Developing good pre-bedtime regimes The most effective relaxation techniques Establishing a new sleeping and waking pattern Dealing with a racing mind Using sleeping pills more effectively Handling jet lag and sleepwalking READING WELL This book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome. www.reading-well.org.uk Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper

Product details

• Authors: Colin Espie, Colin A. Espie, Espie Colin A.
• Assisted by: Perring Stephen (Reader / Narrator), Richard Pryal (Reader / Narrator)
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781472141415
• ISBN: 978-1-4721-4141-5
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 196 mm x 34 mm
• Series: Overcoming Books
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions; SELF-HELP / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Self-help & personal development, Health psychology, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Sleep disorders and therapy