Insomnia: Psychological Assessment and Management [Paperback]

Charles M. Morin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 1996 | ISBN-10: 1572301201 | ISBN-13: 978-1572301207

Insomnia is one of the most frequently reported health problems, yet until the publication of this book, the literature lacked a structured and practical approach for clinical management. This volume addresses the need by offering a complete, multifaceted cognitive-behavioral treatment program for chronic insomnia. Using a conceptual model that emphasizes the interplay between maladaptive behavior patterns and dysfunctional sleep cognitions, the book covers all aspects of assessment and treatment. In addition, it is the first to present a systematic approach to withdrawing drug-dependent insomniacs from hypnotic medications. The book also features particularly useful support materials, including detailed outlines of the structured clinical interview for insomnia, sequential therapy sessions, sleep diaries, questionnaires, and other handouts.
This book will be of interest to a wide array of professionals, from psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, to family practitioners and internists. Written in an accessible style, it is also useful for students in these fields.

Editorial Reviews

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"A thorough review of the clinical and research knowledge that everybody should read before treating insomnia behaviorally. Dr. Morin did our field a great service by assembling, in one book, an up-to-date, comprehensive, and concise review of all the knowledge needed to treat insomniacs. A must reading for anyone who treats insomnia." --Peter Hauri, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

"Dr. Morin's book is a welcome addition to the treatment literature. It describes a comprehensive, multiperspective therapy for the treatment of insomnia that will be of considerable benefit to insomniacs and their therapists. Dr. Morin describes behavioral and cognitive techniques in detail with particular attention to critical issues of patient compliance and relapse prevention. Dr. Morin has also provided a well-balanced discussion of hypnotic medication and how to integrate medication withdrawal into treatment plans. Dr. Morin's approach is well-grounded in the scientific literature throughout. This is truly an outstanding contribution." --Richard Bootzin, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson

"Chronic insomnia is a complex and multifaceted challenge both to those who suffer and to those who give them care. It exacts an enormous personal and societal cost, yet it need not do so. Over the past two decades we have witnessed significant progress in understanding the pathogenesis and management of chronic insomnia, thanks to the work of Charles Morin and other colleagues. We now appreciate that most patients with chronic insomnia need and will benefit from hybrid treatment approaches, such as the protocol detailed here, that address issues of life styles and sleep-destroying behaviors, maladaptive cognitions, need for education about sleep, and medication withdrawal.

In this context, Dr. Morin has presented a detailed, balanced, and comprehensive approach for the management of chronic insomnia based on controlled clinical trials which he and other investigators have conducted. Dr. Morin's book will provide a useful manual for investigators conducting clinical trials and should help to drive our field forward as it seeks to establish chronic efficacy through controlled maintenance trials. The book will also be of considerable value to professionals seeking to help patients and clients with chronic insomnia." --Charles F. Reynolds, III, M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

About the Author

Charles M. Morin, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychology at Laval University, Quebec, Canada. He is a leading authority on insomnia treatment who has published extensively and lectured internationally on the topic. A Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Disorders Medicine, he received the "Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Contribution to Psychology" by the American Psychological Association in 1995.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press (June 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572301201
• ISBN-13: 978-1572301207
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,864,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic insomnia overview, October 9, 2011

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This review is from: Insomnia: Psychological Assessment and Management (Hardcover)

This is a classic book about insomnia written by an international authority in the field. Dr. Morin is one of the most respected insomnia researchers today. This is a well-written overview of how to assess and treat insomnia. I recommend it highly.