Using Mindfulness for the Treatment of Insomnia.
Jason C Ong, Christine E. Smith
Curr Sleep Med Rep April 29, 2017 DOI: 10.1007/s40675-017-0068-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Citations | 58 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness meditation appears to be a viable treatment for insomnia, with strongest effects on self-report measures. |
Abstract
Purpose of reviewThe goal of this review is to provide an update on the use of mindfulness meditation for the treatment of insomnia, including conceptual models and empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials.Recent findingsA metacognitive model of insomnia has been proposed as a conceptual model to explain the application of mindfulness principles for reducing insomnia-related arousal. Furthermore, the evidence base for mindfulness-based therapies has grown with the results of several randomized controlled trials published in the past three years. Treatment effects appear to be strongest on self-report measures compared to objective measures of sleep.SummaryTreatment programs featuring mindfulness meditation appear to be viable treatment options for people with insomnia. Further research is needed to determine who is likely to benefit from mindfulness-based therapies and how these interventions work. Additionally, further work is needed to resolve issues related to the delivery and implementation of mindfulness-based therapies.