Colleen E. Carney - Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety or Chronic Pain

Many different resources are available for those who have insomnia along with depression, anxiety, and pain. Weve compiled a list that may help you find good resources, including some general websites that are aligned with the therapy described in this book (cognitive behavioral therapy). Such sites may provide information and referrals.

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT): ABCT (www.abct.org) is a group dedicated to promoting scientifically supported therapies. At their website, selecting the tab labeled The Public gives you access to information about various conditions, including insomnia, depression, anxiety, and pain; information about effective therapies; and a cognitive behavioral therapist locator.

Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT): ACT (info@academyofct.org) provides referrals to certified therapists.

American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology: AACBP (www.americanacademy ofbehavioralpsychology.org/AABP/FellowDirectory.htm) can provide referrals to board-certified psychologists who specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy.

A variety of resources are available for insomnia, including self-help books, support groups, and websites. Following is a list of some popular insomnia resources.

Self-Help Books for Insomnia

Edinger, J. D., and C. E. Carney. 2008. Overcoming Insomnia: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach Workbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

Glovinsky, P., and A. Spielman. 2006. The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia. New York: Perigee Books.

Hauri, P. J., and S. Linde. 1996. No More Sleepless Nights. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

Jacobs, G. D. 1998. Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed at Harvard Medical School. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Morin, C. M. 1996. Relief from Insomnia: Getting the Sleep of Your Dreams. New York: Doubleday.

Books About Sleep

Dement, W. C., and Vaughan, C. 2000. The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Nights Sleep. New York: Dell Publishing.

Lavie, P. 1998. The Enchanted World of Sleep. Trans. A. Berris. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Web Resources for Insomnia

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Find the NIH State-of-the-Science Conference Statement on Manifestations and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults, June 13 to 15, 2005, at their website consensus.nih.gov/2005/2005InsomniaSOS026html.htm.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: At their website select Diseases & Conditions Index and look for Insomnia, then select Sleep Information and look for Your Guide to Healthy Sleep (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health).

National Sleep Foundation: www.sleepfoundation.org.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content /full/295/24/2952.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine: www.aasmnet.org.

Knol on Insomnia: http://knol.google.com/k/rachel-manber/insomnia

Bieling, P. J., and M. M. Antony. 2003. Ending the Depression Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide for Preventing Relapse. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Burns, D. D. 1999. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. Revised ed. New York: Avon Books.

Greenberger, D., and C. A. Padesky. 1995. Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think. New York: The Guilford Press.

Strosahl, K. D., and P. J. Robinson. 2008. The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Move Through Depression and Create a Life Worth Living. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Web Resources for Depression

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada: www.mooddisorderscanada.ca.

Antony, M. M., and R. E. McCabe. 2004. 10 Simple Solutions to Panic: How to Overcome Panic Attacks, Calm Physical Symptoms, and Reclaim Your Life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Antony, M. M., and R. P. Swinson. 2008. The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear. 2nd ed. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

. 2009. When Perfect Isnt Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism. 2nd ed. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Asmundson, G. J. G., and S. Taylor. 2005. Its Not All in Your Head: How Worrying About Your Health Could Be Making You SickAnd What You Can Do About It. New York: The Guilford Press.

Barlow, D. H., and M. G. Craske. 2007. Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic Workbook. 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press.

Bourne, E. J. 2005. The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. 4th ed. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Bourne, E. J., and L. Garano. 2003. Coping with Anxiety: 10 Simple Ways to Relieve Anxiety, Fear, and Worry. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Gyoerkoe, K. L., and P. S. Wiegartz. 2006. 10 Simple Solutions to Worry: How to Calm Your Mind, Relax Your Body, and Reclaim Your Life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Hope, D. A., R. G. Heimberg, H. R. Juster, and C. L. Turk. 2000. Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ApproachClient Workbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

Kabat-Zinn, J. 1990. Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. New York: Dell Publishing.

Purdon, C., and D. A. Clark. 2005. Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Rothbaum, B. O., E. B. Foa, and E. A. Hembree. 2007. Reclaiming Your Life from a Traumatic Experience: Workbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

Web Resources for Anxiety

Anxiety Disorders Association of America: www.adaa.org.

Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada: www.anxietycanada.ca.

NIMH Anxiety Disorders brochure: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety- disorders/summary.shtml.

Anxieties.com: www.anxieties.com.

Freedom From Fear: www.freedomfromfear.org.

Currie, S., and K. Wilson. 2002. 60 Second Sleep-Ease: Quick Tips to Get a Good Nights Rest. Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon Press.

Friedberg, F. 2006. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 7 Proven Steps to Less Pain and More Energy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Gardner-Nix, J. 2009. The Mindfulness Solution to Pain: Step-by-Step Techniques for Chronic Pain Management. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Lewandowski, M. J. 2006. The Chronic Pain Care Workbook: A Self-Treatment Approach to Pain Relief Using the Behavioral Assessment of Pain Questionnaire. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Web Resources for Chronic Pain

Pain Connection: www.painconnection.org.

American Pain Foundation: www.painfoundation.org.

American Chronic Pain Association: www.theacpa.org.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: