Insomnia Toolkit for Clinicians
Insomnia disorder is associated with substantial burden that impacts patients, providers, payers, health systems, and society at large. As a foundational step toward improving access to high-quality insomnia care, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) convened key stakeholders and thought leaders for an AASM Insomnia Summit in September 2022. Participants described key barriers to, and facilitators of, high-quality insomnia care, and they identified notable opportunities to improve access to care in the future.
In terms of next steps, the most important principles discussed were influencing payer policies, applying public health principles, and ensuring successful implementation of best practices. To advance these efforts, the AASM and other summit participants developed this toolkit with the intention to make these resources freely available. Given the scope of the problem and burden of insomnia, improving outcomes will require sustained engagement from diverse stakeholders and a patient-centered approach. (J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(3):455–459.)
Current Clinical Guidelines
- Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults | 2021 (AASM)
- Pharmacologic treatment of chronic insomnia in adults | 2017 (AASM)
- Management of chronic insomnia disorder in adults | 2016 (ACP)
- Behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children | 2006 (AASM)
- Consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders: An update | 2019 (BAP)
Evaluation & Management Tools
- Insomnia Measures & Study Instruments (Univ Pitt)
- Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
- Insomnia: Geriatrics Evaluation & Management (AGS)
- Quality Measures for the Care of Patients with Insomnia (AASM)
Talking Sleep Podcast
Season 3, Episode 4 – Behavioral Interventions to Treat Insomnia
A Patient’s Perspective of Insomnia
Michelle’s Story
Laurie’s Story
Jane’s Story
Lisa’s Story
Continuing Education
Webinar Recordings
- Brief evidence-based approaches to insomnia disorder (AASM)
- Implementing the Core Strategies of CBT-I (AASM)
- Some Basics About Treating Insomnia (AASM)
- Treatment of Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Disorders (AASM)
- Journal Club Webinars (SBSM)
- Practice Consultation Webinars (SBSM)
Professional Resources
- CBTIweb | Online training (cbtiweb.org)
- Insomnia | Provider Fact Sheet (AASM)
- Insomnia Lecture Package On-Demand (AASM)
- Insomnia Self-Assessment Exam (AASM)
- Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders (APA)
- Sleep and Its Disorders: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals (APA)
- Online courses (SBSM)
- 2022 Insomnia Year in Review: Insights into Optimal Management (Medscape)
Training & Certification
CBT-I Specialists
Digital CBT-I Platforms
Free services
- CBT-i Coach (Veterans Affairs)
- Insomnia Coach (Veterans Affairs)
- Sleep EZ (Veterans Affairs)
Paid services
Paid, online and app-based CBT-I services also are available by prescription or for a fee. Insurance coverage for these services is variable.
Patient Information
Webpages & Fact Sheets
- Insomnia (AASM)
- Insomnia (ATS)
- Insomnia (JAMA)
- Child Insomnia (AASM)
- Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood (ATS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AASM)
- CBT-I Infographic (SBSM)
- Sleep Medications (AASM)
- Path to Better Sleep (Veterans Affairs)
Patient Guides
- Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults (AASM)
- Treatment of chronic insomnia in adults using medications (AASM)
Updated June 17, 2024