Management of Insomnia

Abstract

Insomnia is a common symptom, and clinicians need a diagnostic approach that allows them to choose from among many different types of therapy. This review focuses on the practical management of insomnia in adults¹ and on the scientific basis of current treatments.^2,3 Reports of insomnia tend to increase with age⁴ and are more prevalent among women,⁵ even though laboratory studies show that older men have more disrupted sleep.^6,7 People who are divorced, widowed, or separated report having insomnia more often than married people; lower socioeconomic status is also a correlate of insomnia.⁸ The course of insomnia can vary . . .