Introduction
The Insomnia Coach app was created for everyone, including Veterans and Service members, to help manage insomnia. The app is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Insomnia Coach can be used as a stand-alone education and self-care tool, or as a supplement to professional mental health care. This app is based upon scientific research about how people can change their behaviors and thoughts to improve their sleep. It does not replace treatment with a healthcare professional related to sleep problems or PTSD. We recommend that you consult a health care provider before using this app if you have any of the following conditions, as they may be affected by changes to your sleep habits:
- Sleep apnea (SA) or restless leg syndrome (RLS)
- Bipolar disorder
- Seizure disorder/epilepsy
- Sleep walking
- Night terrors
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Frailty and risk of falling if getting up at night
This app may not be right for you if you are a shift worker, or if your job requires you to be awake at night.
After over 20 years of sleep problems, I have a tool that works. I went from 3-4 hours of interrupted sleep to 7-8 solid hours. I never wanted to try medication for myself. This is the better choice."
I’ve been taking prescription sleeping pills for about 14 years and tried to get off them many times. After following the behavioral modification plan for 2 months I now sleep through the night."
Features
- Guided, weekly training plan to help you track and improve sleep
- Sleep coach with tips for sleeping and personal feedback about your sleep
- Interactive sleep diary to help you keep track of daily changes
- 17 tools to help you get your sleep back on track
Downloadable Materials
Help
For help with this app, contact the National Center for PTSD at:
Email: MobileMentalHealth@va.gov