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This chapter is a case study of an adult male who was referred to mental health for treatment of depression and disrupted sleep. This presentation is not uncommon, as insomnia may occur as a symptom of depression or be a separate clinical condition that may co-occur with depression or other mental health conditions. Clinicians may often feel conflicted as to the sequencing of treatment to target these co-occurring conditions. Fortunately, research has demonstrated that application of cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia (CBT-I) not only is effective in producing improved sleep, but can result in decreased symptoms of depression. This case illustrates the successful application of CBT-I, with improvements in increased total sleep time, improved sleep efficiency, and decreased depressive symptoms.
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Saxon, L. (2019). Depression and Insomnia. In: Khawaja, I., Hurwitz, T. (eds) Comorbid Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11772-6_21
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