Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin A. Espie
SeriesOvercoming Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 132
Category/GenreSelf-help and personal development
ISBN/Barcode 9781845290702
ClassificationsDewey:616.84982
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publication Date 26 January 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A Books on Prescription Title All the help you need to conquer your sleep problems and start living life to the full Poor sleep is one of the most common health problems and can leave you feeling exhausted, stressed and run-down. While prescribed medications and over-the-counter remedies rarely offer lasting benefits, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help enormously and is the treatment of choice for insomnia. Develop good pre-bedtime routines. The most effective relaxation techniques. Establish a new sleeping and waking pattern. Deal with a racing mind. Use sleeping pills more effectively. Handle jet lag and sleepwalking.

Author Biography

Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Glasgow, Colin Espie is a member of many societies in sleep medicine including the British Sleep Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Reviews

A sensible, lucid description of the leading treatment of insomnia by an internationally renowned expert.