The importance of sleep for our overall physical and mental health cannot be overstated. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is widely recognized as the most effective and first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. It's a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people address the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions contributing to their sleep difficulties.

It typically includes strategies such as sleep restriction, which limits time in bed to increase sleep efficiency; stimulus control, which strengthens the connection between bed and sleep; and cognitive restructuring, which helps reduce anxiety and negative thinking around sleep.

CBT-I is usually delivered over several sessions, either individually or in groups, relies on use of a sleep diary . It's been shown to produce long-term improvements in sleep quality, surpassing the effectiveness of sleeping pills—without the side effects.