Depression and Insomnia: Medicine and Natural Treatments
https://www.healthline.com/health/insomnia/treating-insomnia-and-depression
OverviewThe depression and insomnia connectionShould you treat insomnia or depression first?Non-medication and natural treatment optionsMedicine used to treat both insomnia and depressionHow to find a mental health professionalOutlook You may be able to improve sleep and address depression with the following treatments:•Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This short-term therapy is the first-line treatment for insomnia and is also often used to treat depression. CBT is led by a mental health professional who helps you learn how to identify and change thoughts and behaviors linked to insomnia or d… •Relaxation techniques. Practices such as deep breathing, visualization, progressive muscle rel…•Exercise. A 2021 meta-analysis found that regular exercise improved self-reported sleep quality, insomnia severity, and daytime sleepiness. And a 2016 review of 22 studies found that exercise was effective at treating depression, especially in combination with medication. Published: Oct 29, 2021
You may be able to improve sleep and address depression with the following treatments:•Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This short-term therapy is the first-line treatment for insomnia and is also often used to treat depression. CBT is led by a mental health professional who helps you learn how to identify and change thoughts and behaviors linked to insomnia or d…
•Relaxation techniques. Practices such as deep breathing, visualization, progressive muscle rel…•Exercise. A 2021 meta-analysis found that regular exercise improved self-reported sleep quality, insomnia severity, and daytime sleepiness. And a 2016 review of 22 studies found that exercise was effective at treating depression, especially in combination with medication.
Published: Oct 29, 2021
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