Implementation of Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents With Co-morbid Insomnia

Implementation of Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents With Co-morbid Insomnia

Insomnia is a commonly reported comorbidity for adolescents with psychiatric conditions. It is well-known that insomnia can exacerbate the concurrent psychiatric symptom load. Results from a pilot study shows that outpatients of Children and Youth Psychiatry can improve their sleep and depressive symptoms by receiving internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT). This study is designed to evaluate implementation of the treatment in routine care.The study will evaluate aspects of the implementation process such as organizational attitudes towards iCBT before implementation, level of knowledge about the condition and intervention among health-care providers before and after the implementation, and clinical outcomes in routine care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To fulfill the diagnostic criteria for insomnia
• To have access to a computer with Internet connection
• No previous or ongoing CBT for insomnia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Ongoing manic or psychotic episode
• Being at high risk of triggering manic or psychotic episode
• Ongoing sleep apnea