BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES
About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Type of treatment
An internet-based training program to improve the sleep of adults with insomnia (not a medication)

How it helps insomnia
By identifying and changing behaviors and patterns of thinking that interfere with good sleep.

What treatment looks like

  • Over 9 weeks, complete 6 treatment “Cores” online.

  • Cores take 45-60 minutes to complete. 

  • Each Core has specific goals, individualized learning exercises, homework, and a review.

  • Between Cores, practice the new sleep strategies and techniques.

Potential benefits
A guideline-recommended insomnia treatment.

Shown in studies to improve insomnia symptoms over the short and long term (1 year after treatment):

  • Less time to fall asleep

  • Less time spent awake during the night

  • Increased sleep duration

  • Less severe insomnia symptoms

No medication side effects or reliance on medication.

Potential drawbacks, risks, or side effects

  • Requires time and effort on your part

  • Requires changes to daily routines and sleep habits. 

  • Some people may temporarily feel MORE sleepy or fatigued at the beginning of treatment. 

  • Positive effects may take time to build up.

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Every COZI participant gets free access to a CBT-I platform called SHUTi.
Some get it as part of the study, others get access when the study ends.