Updated · The British Psychological Society · Apr 20
Clinical psychologist develops Sleepio digital CBT program for insomnia and receives NICE guideline
Updated
Updated · The British Psychological Society · Apr 20
Clinical psychologist develops Sleepio digital CBT program for insomnia and receives NICE guideline
15 articles · Updated · The British Psychological Society · Apr 20
Sleepio, created by a clinical psychologist, is a fully automated CBT program for insomnia, supported by 84 peer-reviewed publications and 18 randomized controlled trials, and now endorsed by NICE as a cost-saving NHS alternative to sleeping pills.
The program addresses the scalability limitations of traditional CBT by offering immediate, clinically-evidenced treatment for insomnia through digital delivery, distinguishing itself from unregulated wellness apps.
Sleepio’s recognition reflects growing awareness of sleep’s fundamental role in mental and physical health, with research showing effective insomnia treatment can also improve mood and reduce depression risk.
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