From bedside back to bench? A commentary on: "The future of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: what important research remains to be done?"

Abstract

In this month's issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vitiello and colleagues articulate an important research agenda that will help advance cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) research and clinical practice. In addition to this ambitious agenda, we also propose that pursuing a parallel research program, focusing on treatment mechanisms and process will help move the CBT-I field forward and optimize therapeutic dissemination and uptake.

Keywords: CBT; insomnia; mechanisms; sleep; treatment.