ABSTRACT
Sleep disturbance is one of the most common health complaints in the general population. It can be a symptom associated with various medical or psychiatric conditions, or a primary disorder with specific etiologies.1 Although sleep complaints are prevalent, it is estimated only one-third of sufferers discuss their sleep problems with a healthcare professional and less than 50% seek professional help.2 One possible explanation of this low help-seeking rate is that patients lack awareness of the different treatment options. One study reported that both insomniacs and their bedpartners rate behavioral interventions more acceptable and suitable than pharmacological treatments for their condition after detailing the rationales and processes of both treatments.3 Thus, it is important for mental health workers as well as the general public to be aware of the various behavioral treatment options for sleep disturbances.
