Psychiatric News (5/30) reported a study found that “patients with depression and insomnia showed significant improvements after receiving a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention aimed at treating insomnia.” Researchers explained, “Around 85% of patients with depression fulfill the criteria for insomnia disorder, while 93% report experiencing at least some insomnia symptoms, such as difficulties falling or staying asleep.” The self-guided digital intervention “included 10 core modules based off elements of face-to-face CBT, such as psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, bedtime restriction, and cognitive therapy.” They found that “participants who received the intervention showed significant improvements in their depressive symptoms – assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) – at 12 and 24 weeks.” Participants in the intervention group also “showed significant reductions in the severity of their self-reported insomnia and fatigue, as well as improvements in their overall well-being.” The study was published in Depression and Anxiety. (SOURCE: APA Headlines)