Want to Get Off Your Sleep Meds? CBT-I to the Rescue!

Effective Strategies to Combat Insomnia Without Medication (or while coming off sleep meds!)

Join Dr. Jessica Beachkofsky, MD in this episode of Brain Bites as she delves into the best practices for helping patients transition off sleep medications. Based on an article by Dr. Joshua Hyong-Jin Cho, this video highlights the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) in treating chronic insomnia. Discover the long-term benefits of CBTI, the underlying principles of the three Ps (predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors), and practical steps for reducing sleep medication usage. Learn why CBTI should be the first line of treatment for insomnia and how it can help patients achieve restful, lasting sleep. Article link https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view...

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Medication Alternatives
00:26 Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
01:14 Challenges and Effectiveness of CBTI
02:09 Understanding the Three Ps of Insomnia
04:03 The Reality of Sleep Cycles
05:54 Sleep Restriction Techniques
07:04 Tapering Off Sleep Medications
08:33 Encouraging CBTI Awareness
09:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Disclaimer: All of this information is for educational and informational purposes and is not intended to be personal medical advice from me to you. Please talk with your prescriber before making any changes to your medications.