Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Sleep Disorders: Theoretical Foundations, Research Methods and Analysis of Effectiveness

Abstract

Sleep disorders are not just a disruption of a person’s normal recovery process and a deterioration in life quality. It has been repeatedly demonstrated that insomnia is an independent factor that worsens the course of somatic diseases and leads to psycho-emotional disorders of varying severity. Research into cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia aims to provide answers to these questions. The most effective non-pharmacological treatments for insomnia are behavioural and psychotherapeutic methods that improve sleep and do not cause side effects or addiction. The chosen research topic is also relevant in the context of the increasing prevalence of insomnia due to the profound shocks of the Russian-Ukrainian war among internally displaced persons, various other stresses and interpersonal conflicts. All these and many other factors can cause acute insomnia. Patients with insomnia often have increased emotional reactivity, which can also lead to disorders. The findings of the research help understand the psychological factors involved in the processes of researching cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep disorders and can be used by practitioners who are faced with the need to treat patients with insomnia; it will help to understand traumatic experiences and emotional needs better. In conclusion, cognitive behavioural therapy is a practical, non-pharmacological approach to the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia. The study highlights the importance of addressing psychological factors, such as emotional reactivity and traumatic experiences, which are often associated with insomnia. As well as providing valuable information for practitioners, this study highlights the importance of individualised therapeutic interventions, particularly in high-stress environments such as those resulting from war and displacement. cuments in various Scopus indexed journals was examined bibliometrically, for the years 2014-2024.