Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia is widely recommended as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I is not simply general cognitive behavioural therapy with a few sleep tips added. It is a specialized, structured treatment based on sleep science.

Sleep hygiene can help create conditions that support healthy sleep. But despite how often it is recommended, sleep hygiene alone is not considered an effective treatment for chronic insomnia. This is important because people with insomnia are often given a list of basic sleep tips and sent home to figure it out themselves. When those tips do not work, they may blame themselves, try to follow the rules even more rigidly or conclude that nothing can help. Sleep hygiene alone is often not enough

Sleep isn't a luxury or something we earn after finishing everything on our to-do list. It's one of the foundations of our overall health and wellbeing. When we sleep well, we're often better equipped to handle stress, regulate our emotions, think clearly, and make decisions. We have more energy for work, family, exercise, hobbies, and the everyday activities that help us feel like ourselves.