Insomnia is one of the most common co-morbid conditions seen in our patients. Often insomnia does not respond to treatment of the "primary" condition and requires targeted treatment. Use these tools in your assessment and treatment of insomnia.
- UN Counselors CBT-I Presentation and Handouts: The slides and supplemental handouts from Dr. Bill Brim's CBT-I presentation
- Sleep Disorders Presentation: Dr. Bill Brim, CDP Deputy Director, gives a presentation on sleep disorders that are commonly found in Service members and Veterans.
- Insomnia References and Recommeded Readings: A list of resources and relevant reading material on the subject of sleep disturbances and insomnia
- Sleep Hygiene Psychoeducation Handout: A patient handout to use in discussing healthy sleep hygiene and habits
- Sleep Diary: A sample two-week sleep diary
- The Reasons for Feeling Tired
- Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep (DBAS) Questionnaire
- STOP Questionnaire
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Rating Scale
- Morningness / Eveningness Questionnaire
- Sleep Need Questionnaire
- CBT-I VA Intake Form
- Case Conceptualization Form (CBT-I)
- Sleep Interview Sample
- Insomnia Severity Index
- Caffeine Content List: A list of the caffeine content of common beverages
You might also find the Healthy Sleep website of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School a helpful resource for yourself and your patients.
