insomnia

behavioural and cognitive interventions

Authors

  • Francis J. Riba University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v30i3p392-404

Keywords:

Insomnia. Diagnosis. Relaxation Techniques. Behavior Therapy.

Abstract

This review deals with diagnosis and non-pharmacological treatment of insomnia. In the first part, criteria for definition of insomnia and a clinical guide to search among several causes (physical, drug-related, mental and behavioural) of insomnia are provided. In the second, part, different relaxation techinques and a detailed stimulus control program are discussed for the treatment of insomnia.

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Author Biography

  • Francis J. Riba, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland

    Consultant Psychologist, Cantonal, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland

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Published

1997-09-30

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (1997)

Section

Artigo Especial: Terapêutica Comportamental

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How to Cite

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Riba FJ. insomnia: behavioural and cognitive interventions. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1997 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 May 17];30(3):392-404. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/6753