IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Behaviour Therapy in Insomnia

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Brijesh Saran, Amoolya K. Seth, Anuradha Singh, Gautam Anand

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Background: The most widespread of all sleep disorders is insomnia. In recent years, nonpharmacological approaches have become the therapy of choice for nonorganic insomnia. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is helpful, according to research. main insomnia treatment The Logo-therapeutic technique of paradoxical purpose is based on the existential roots of its originator, Viktor E. Frankl. Past research on the effectiveness of therapies utilising paradoxical Intention has been inconsistent. There is a dearth of evidence that Paradoxical Intention Therapy is more beneficial than CBT-I in treating insomnia. Aim’s & objectives: to evaluate and compare the efficacy of CBT-I and PIT and to investigate their impact on mental health in young individuals with Non-Organic Insomnia. Methods & Materials: Twenty young adults of both genders with a mean age of 25.45 years. Participants were recruited using the Insomnia Severity Index and an online survey.120 individuals replied to the online Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria and 20 consented to participate in the intervention modules. Discussion: Ten participants were randomly assigned to the CBT-I group (n=15) and the PIT group (n=15). Both treatments were administered for two months. As outcome measures, the Insomnia Severity Index, the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index, and the Mental Health Inventory were collected at baseline (Pre-Intervention), at the conclusion of the intervention (Post-Intervention), and in a follow-up assessment after 45 days to study the maintenance of the therapeutic effect and relapse. Before the intervention, subjects provided their informed consent. Results: Both CBT-I and PIT were proven to be beneficial. Despite the fact that CBT-I was associated with greater improvement than PIT, Both groups demonstrated statistically significant gains on outcome measures. There were statistically and clinically significant improvements in the severity of insomnia symptoms, as well as statistically significant differences in sleep quality and mental health, as a result of treatment. Conclusions: Both CBT and PIT are successful in treating non-organic insomnia, although CBT-I may be the treatment of choice due to its more persistent and potent effect when compared to PIT.

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