Mindfulness as an Adjunct or Alternative to CBT-I

Authors

Jason C. Ong
David A. Kalmbach, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Ong JC, and Kalmbach DA. Mindfulness as an Adjunct or Alternative to CBT-I. Sleep Med Clin 2023; 18(1):59-71. PMID: 36764787.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2023

Publication Title

Sleep Med Clin

Abstract

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are programs that teach mindfulness concepts through guided meditation and self-regulation practices. MBIs have been found to improve sleep and reduce cognitive arousal, which are central to the development and perpetuation of insomnia. In this article, we review theoretic frameworks and clinical trial effectiveness data supporting MBIs for insomnia. Based on this review, we provide suggestions for using MBIs as an adjunct or alternative treatment option to CBT-I with regard to how, when, and for whom. We conclude with an agenda for future directions that can clarify the use of mindfulness as a treatment option for insomnia.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Mindfulness; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Sleep; Meditation

PubMed ID

36764787

Volume

18

Issue

1

First Page

59

Last Page

71