Moderators of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia on Depression and Anxiety Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

With a focus on reviewing adequately powered randomized controlled trials, we present recent research on the potential of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve depression and anxiety outcomes among patients with insomnia and one of the following comorbid psychiatric disorders: major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We also examine potential moderators of CBT-I on depression and anxiety outcomes in this population.

Recent findings

Despite high comorbidity rates, current behavioral and pharmacological treatments for MDD, GAD, and PTSD do not substantially target or improve insomnia symptoms; residual insomnia is exceedingly common even among patients who experience r

SUBMITTER: Mirchandaney R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8948126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature