CBT-I involves actions like changing what you do when you can’t sleep and reframing anxious thoughts about slumber

You might have heard of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, a popular and well-researched type of psychotherapy. But did you know it can help people with sleep issues?

CBT-I, a form of CBT, is a successful treatment for insomnia. It involves actions like changing what you do when you can’t sleep and reframing anxious thoughts related to sleep. The distinctive difference between CBT and CBT-I is the inclusion of the principles and practice of sleep medicine, explains Michael Perlis, director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Pennsylvania.