Cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy in the treatment of insomnia: looking beyond models and techniques
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Psychotherapy, behavioral and cognitive therapy, insomniaAbstract
Cognitive and behavioral therapy is recommended as first-line treatment for insomnia disorder. Even though several studies have shown the effectiveness of cognitive and behavioral therapy in the treatment of insomnia, there is a significant number of patients who do not benefit from this therapy. Factors related to non-response should be investigated. The present article analyzes some of the potential factors that may contribute to failure in insomnia treatment through the cognitive and behavioral approach. In the assessment of these factors, different aspects may be assessed for a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in treatment response. Among the components involved in the therapeutic process, some topics stand out, including information regarding what is being treated, who is being treated, how the response is being assessed, what type of treatment is being carried out, and who provides the therapy. Through the assessment of these components, we try to look beyond cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques; rather, we try to think of ways to broaden the benefits of the approach based on the results obtained and/or so far described.
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