Using Mindfulness for the Treatment of Insomnia.
Curr Sleep Med Rep April 29, 2017 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1007/s40675-017-0068-1 via PubMed Central
Summary
Mindfulness-based interventions may improve sleep quality for individuals with insomnia by reducing cognitive arousal and maladaptive sleep-related thoughts. The text discusses how mindfulness practices, such as meditation and body awareness, can help patients disengage from racing thoughts and anxiety that interfere with sleep. While promising, the evidence is preliminary and requires further rigorous trials to establish efficacy and compare with standard treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Study at a glance
| Design | review |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Mindfulness-based interventions show potential for treating insomnia by reducing cognitive arousal, but more research is needed. |
Abstract
Using Mindfulness for the Treatment of Insomnia.