Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
*Correspondence Address Dr Vikas Sharma Department of Psychology, Room No-208, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi-110021, India email: vikasdelhi83@hotmail.com
Online published on 18 April, 2014.
Background: Sleep difficulty is a major issue in recent times. The problem is more pronounced in metropolitan areas attributing to more stressful environment. Research indicates that there are different approaches to the management of insomnia and Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is one of the preferred treatment modalities.
Objective: To determine the symptoms related to primary insomnia and impact of cognitive behavior therapy.
Method: In the present study a group of 15 participants (Age range 20–30) who fulfilled the criteria of primary insomnia were administered 10 sessions based on cognitive behavior therapy. All the participants were voluntary and informed consent for the study was obtained. Frequency of sessions was once a week. Four components of CBT: Stimulus control instructions, sleep hygiene education, relaxation and cognitive therapy were implemented.
Results: Improvements in insomnia related variables such as sleep onset latency, number of nightly awakenings, total sleep time, wake up after sleep onset, sleep quality and sleep efficiency were measured before and after the intervention. The results indicate improvements in above mentioned insomnia related variables.
Insomnia, Cognitive behavior therapy, Sleep diary, Relaxation, Sleep quality
