What Is The Best Way To Treat Insomnia?

Insomnia has historically been treated through medications like Ambien and Lunesta. Often thought of as the "first line of defense," these insomnia medications really only address the symptoms of insomnia, not the root cause.

Today, many doctors recommend cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I. Join Faith as she explains why sleep medication is no longer a doctor's initial treatment recommendation, and why experts have found CBT-I so effective.

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0:00 Why Medication Isn't Effective
1:30 What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
2:10 Cognitive Restructuring
2:35 Sleep Restriction
3:15 Stimulus Control
3:40 Medication vs CBT-I
4:10 When to Seek Treatment

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