'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