Insomnia Treatment Archives - Gateway Psychiatric

Sleep and Temperature Regulation

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:23 +0000

In our practice, we have found insomnia to be one of the issues that comes up most frequently, and one of the things people are most motivated to seek relief for. Temperature regulation, especially cooling, is a promising area for further exploration in dealing with insomnia. Sleep onset is tightly linked to thermoregulation. As we get sleepy, the body typically ...

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Dawn and Twilight Simulator for Insomnia

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

A patient has recommended the Philipps Hue smart light as a very helpful insomnia solution. Designed like a regular bedside lamp, the smart light can be programmed to begin lighting with a light blue hue, gradually growing to lilac light, and ending up with a bright sunlight simulator, waking you with a natural-seeming sunrise instead of a loud noise like ...

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The Quiet Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:44 +0000

Every so often, a patient shares an observation that reminds me how small environmental changes can have a profound impact on mental health. Recently, one of my patients with Bipolar I disorder told me about his experience using a smart lamp—the Philips Hue Twilight—which mimics natural sunrise and sunset light. He wasn’t expecting much when he bought it. What he ...

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Congratulations, Naomi Muzac, on Completing Your CBT-I Training!

admin — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:43:31 +0000

We’re thrilled to congratulate Naomi Muzac on successfully completing the 3-Day Intensive Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This accomplishment demonstrates Naomi’s dedication to providing the highest quality of care to her clients, especially those struggling with sleep disorders. CBT-I is a proven and effective treatment for insomnia, and Naomi’s new skills will undoubtedly benefit her patients. By incorporating ...

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Somryst® – Currently Unavailable

admin — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:16:00 +0000

Somryst® the first and only FDA authorized digital treatment for chronic insomnia using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia – CBTi) will currently be unavailable. This is due to its parent company Pear Therapeutics, Inc. has filed for a Chapter 11 bancruptcy on April 7, 2023. The debtors voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bancruptcy protection in the United States Bancruptcy ...

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New Insomnia Guidelines

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:02:31 +0000

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued updated guidelines for treatment of insomnia. Chronic insomnia disorder is a serious condition and requires careful diagnosis and treatment. It is often found together with mood disorders such as bipolar, major depression and anxiety, but has traditionally been treated as a less-important and temporary phenomenon. The AASM recommends that chronic insomnia ...

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Try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia First

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:38:20 +0000

Although there is reason for optimism about some of the newer medications for insomnia (orexin antagonists) that are coming to market, it remains true that sleeping medications are not the right answer for many people with insomnia. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) has several advantages as an initial treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia First We have been writing ...

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Chronotherapy and Bipolar Disorder

Peter Forster — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:04:20 +0000

Chronotherapy refers to treatments for depression, mania, or both, that focus on changing sleep and wakefulness patterns. This blog post provides an update of this important area. Background The International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) task force on chronobiology and chronotherapy published a comprehensive review of chronotherapy techniques and their effectiveness in bipolar disorder in 2019. This article summarizes the ...

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Sleepio CBTi for Insomnia

Peter Forster — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:39:53 +0000

Sleepio is a six-session sleep improvement program, created by sleep expert Professor Colin Espie and featuring proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. We are happy to add this treatment option to the list of state of the art therapies available at Gateway Psychiatric. For more information about CBT for insomnia and online programs to help improve sleep please read this ...

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Supercharge Your Circadian Rhythms

Peter Forster — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:45:23 +0000

Why a post about how to supercharge your circadian rhythms? The fact is that for a lot of us our bodies and our brains have a hard time adapting to modern life and the result is poor quality sleep, daytime fatigue, and, for some, depression. What Are Circadian Rhythms? Circadian rhythms are what allow your body to go from vigorous ...

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