Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A structured program that helps the patient identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen sleep problems with habits that promote sound sleep. Techniques include stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction, sleep hygiene, sleep environment improvement, relaxation training, remaining passively awake, and biofeedback.

**Synonyms:** - CBT-I - CBTI - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia