Iuliana Hartescu explains how lying awake in bed worsens insomnia

1 articles · Updated · ScienceAlert · Apr 24

About a third of adults in England report frequent insomnia symptoms, with women, older people, and those of lower socio-economic status most affected.
Recent research shows insomnia often coexists with other health conditions and should be treated as an independent disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is effective but remains largely inaccessible.
Newer medications like dual orexin receptor antagonists offer alternatives, but long-term safety data is limited. Online self-delivered CBTI platforms provide accessible help, yet most sufferers do not seek medical treatment.

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