CBT Innovations in Treating Insomnia and Depression

This book provides the latest theory and research on the critical connection between depression and insomnia for scientist-practitioners and practitioner-scholars, alike. It equips the reader with specific recommendations for conceptualizing, assessing, and treating depression and insomnia, and related issues in therapy. Part I of the book focuses on the depression-insomnia link and highlights relevant processes, such as difficulty with anticipating or pursuing rewards, rumination and worry, and stress and affect dysregulation. Part II of the book reviews existing cognitive behavioral interventions for depression and insomnia, including cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, mindfulness-based therapies, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as how they may be used, modified, and delivered to treat these problems. Finally, Part III reviews application of the science and clinical practice recommendations to several special populations, including college students and emerging adults, older adults, individuals with comorbid  psychiatric disorders, and individuals experiencing medical illness. Investigators, students, and practicing professionals will find this cutting-edge presentation an invaluable resource for issues that are common occurrences in psychotherapy.

“Dr. Kimberly Arditte Hall and Dr. Daniel Hall provide an exceptionally thorough overview of the latest innovations in cognitive behavioral research and clinical care for insomnia and depression. Readers are given actionable tools to take back to their practice, as well as the knowledge to understand how and why they are applying those tools. Any clinician seeking to provide better care for their patients struggling with insomnia and depression are encouraged to read this text.”

— Eric Zhou, Ph.D., Attending Psychologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical Center

“Editors Drs. Arditte Hall and Hall's new book comprehensively highlights the state-of-the-art cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches for patients with the common and interrelated comorbidities of insomnia and depression. By weaving recent scientific findings and clinical cases, the book provides a compelling and accessible resource for all clinicians treating patients with depression and insomnia, including physicians. Their book fills a much-needed gap in clinical care, serving to improve care for this population with evidence-based approaches.”

— Suzanne M. Bertisch, M.D., M.P.H, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Associate Physician and Clinical Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

“The book "CBT Innovations in Treating Insomnia and Depression" edited by Drs. Kimberly Arditte Hall and Daniel Hall should be required reading for all those looking to better understand how to ameliorate the immense burden of mental health and insomnia in the US population. The volume brings together an impressive array of contributors who are experts in the field to comprehensively address the link between insomnia and depression -- two prevalent and pernicious conditions that impact public health and quality of life. The information is helpful and authoritative, likely to provide insights to clinicians from both sleep and mental health fields, as well as researchers looking to innovate in this important area.”

—Michael A. Grandner, Ph.D., Director, Sleep & Health Research Program, Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine