The Psychological Treatment of Insomnia

By Colin Espie

Sleep problems are among the most common symptoms of many anxiety/depressive reactions and can also exist as a primary disorder. Consequently clinical psychologists, general practitioners and those in training are often looking for an effective management approach. Integrates both theory and practice concerning insomnia. Readers will not only obtain a balanced view of the full range of psychological methods but also gain an understanding of drug-dependent insomniacs who present for therapy. The basic orientation is practical. The author has adopted a ''user friendly'' style which seeks to answer the questions practitioners have in mind. In addition, those in training and looking for information on insomnia will find the comprehensive analysis and referencing a valuable source.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471923699
• ISBN13: 9780471923695
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"