The statistics show that as much as twenty percent of the population
suffers from chronic insomnia--and one-fourth of those with the
condition eventually develop an anxiety disorder. As comorbid
conditions, they contribute to any number of physical and social
problems. Yet too often insomnia is undiagnosed, or treated as merely a
symptom of the patient's anxiety.
Insomnia and Anxiety is the first clinician guidebook that considers
the evaluation and management of insomnia and related sleep disturbances
that occur conjointly with the common anxiety disorders. By exploring
the ways that one condition may exacerbate the other, its authors
present robust evidence of the limitations of viewing insomnia as
secondary to GAD, agoraphobia, PTSD, and others in the anxiety spectrum.
The book reviews cognitive and emotional factors common to anxiety and
sleep disorders, and models a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy
in which improved sleep is a foundation for improved symptom management.
Beginning and veteran practitioners alike will find vital insights into
all areas of these challenging cases, including:
- Diagnostic and assessment guidelines.
- Cognitive-behavior therapy for insomnia.
- Behavioral strategies for managing insomnia in the context of anxiety.
- Cognitive strategies for managing comorbid anxiety and insomnia.
- Sleep-related cognitive processes.
- Pharmacological treatment considerations.
Insomnia and Anxiety is highly useful to clinical psychologists given
the range of treatment strategies it describes and to researchers
because of its emphasis on the theoretical and empirical bases for its
interventions. In addition, its accessible style makes it an excellent
training tool for students of therapy and psychopathology.
