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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide explains Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), the preferred first-line treatment for chronic sleep problems that addresses underlying factors contributing to persistent insomnia. It outlines the four main components including sleep education, behavioral interventions like sleep restriction therapy, cognitive techniques for managing racing thoughts, and relaxation training, delivered through structured one-on-one sessions with a sleep psychologist either face-to-face or virtually.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.