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10 - Insomnia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 March 2023

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Colleen E. Carney ,
Parky H. Lau  and
Samlau Kutana
Edited by
Stephen Hupp  and
Cara L. Santa Maria
Stephen Hupp
Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Cara L. Santa Maria
Affiliation:
Fielding Graduate University, California
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Summary

This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to insomnia disorder. The chapter opens by discussing diagnostic and assessment controversies such as the use of retrospective symptom measures. Dubious treatments include supplements, aromatherapy, cannabidiol products, weighted blankets, specialty mattresses, and homeopathy. The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.

Keywords

insomnia disordermagnesiummelatoninvalerianaromatherapycannabidiol productsweighted blanketsspecialty mattresseshomeopathycognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia
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Pseudoscience in Therapy
A Skeptical Field Guide
 , pp. 142 - 161
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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