For short-term insomnia, sleep hygiene techniques which involve adjusting lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, exercise) and environmental factors (e.g., light, noise, temperature) is commonly recommended, however, sleep hygiene is not recommended as a solo treatment for chronic insomnia. For chronic insomnia, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has good evidence of benefit, especially when used in combination with other therapies. Sleep hygiene and CBT are usually recommended in combination with other behavioral treatments such as sleep restriction, relaxation therapy, and stimulus control.[1]
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For short-term insomnia, sleep hygiene techniques are recommended, but they should not be used alone for chronic (long-term) insomnia. Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for chronic insomnia, especially when it is combined with other treatments, like sleep restriction and relaxation therapy.