Jason C Ong1, Christine E Smith2. 1. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 710 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, Office: 312-503-6612. 2. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 710 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, Office: 312-503-6628.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of this review is to provide an update on the use of mindfulness meditation for the treatment of insomnia, including conceptual models and empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials. RECENT FINDINGS: A metacognitive model of insomnia has been proposed as a conceptual model to explain the application of mindfulness principles for reducing insomnia-related arousal. Furthermore, the evidence base for mindfulness-based therapies has grown with the results of several randomized controlled trials published in the past three years. Treatment effects appear to be strongest on self-report measures compared to objective measures of sleep. SUMMARY: Treatment programs featuring mindfulness meditation appear to be viable treatment options for people with insomnia. Further research is needed to determine who is likely to benefit from mindfulness-based therapies and how these interventions work. Additionally, further work is needed to resolve issues related to the delivery and implementation of mindfulness-based therapies.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The goal of this review is to provide an update on the use of mindfulness meditation for the treatment of insomnia, including conceptual models and empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials. RECENT FINDINGS: A metacognitive model of insomnia has been proposed as a conceptual model to explain the application of mindfulness principles for reducing insomnia-related arousal. Furthermore, the evidence base for mindfulness-based therapies has grown with the results of several randomized controlled trials published in the past three years. Treatment effects appear to be strongest on self-report measures compared to objective measures of sleep. SUMMARY: Treatment programs featuring mindfulness meditation appear to be viable treatment options for people with insomnia. Further research is needed to determine who is likely to benefit from mindfulness-based therapies and how these interventions work. Additionally, further work is needed to resolve issues related to the delivery and implementation of mindfulness-based therapies.
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Keywords:
cognitive therapy; complementary and alternative medicine; insomnia; meditation; metacognitions; mindfulness
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