CBT Innovations in Treating Insomnia and Depression

by Kimberly A. Arditte Hall (Editor), Daniel L. Hall (Editor)

Overview

This book provides the latest theory and research on the critical connection between depression and insomnia for scientist-practitioners and practitioner-scholars, alike. It equips the reader with specific recommendations for conceptualizing, assessing, and treating depression and insomnia, and related issues in therapy. Part I of the book focuses on the depression-insomnia link and highlights relevant processes, such as difficulty with anticipating or pursuing rewards, rumination and worry, and stress and affect dysregulation. Part II of the book reviews existing cognitive behavioral interventions for depression and insomnia, including cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, mindfulness-based therapies, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as how they may be used, modified, and delivered to treat these problems. Finally, Part III reviews application of the science and clinical practice recommendations to several special populations, including college students and emerging adults, older adults, individuals with comorbid  psychiatric disorders, and individuals experiencing medical illness. Investigators, students, and practicing professionals will find this cutting-edge presentation an invaluable resource for issues that are common occurrences in psychotherapy.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031922657
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	09/26/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Kimberly A. Arditte Hall, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Framingham State University, where she also serves as the Director of the Research in Emotion, Cognition, and Psychopathology (RECaP) laboratory. Her research focuses on identifying and targeting cognitive and emotional factors that contribute to conditions such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and insomnia. She has published over 50 articles and chapters and presented over 80 national and international oral and poster presentations. Dr. Arditte Hall was the 2022 recipient of Framingham State University’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship. She serves on the editorial board of the journal, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.

Daniel L. Hall, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He conducts clinical research, delivers group and individual therapy, supervises psychology pre- and post-doctoral fellows, mentors junior trainees, and serves on multiple leadership committees. Dr. Hall’s research focuses on insomnia, fear of recurrence, and resiliency among adults affected by cancer and other health conditions. He is the Co-Director of MGH Behavioral Sleep Medicine and holds faculty appointments in the MGH Health Promotion and Resiliency Intervention Research Center, the MGH Behavioral Medicine Program, MGH Cancer Center Psychiatric Oncology Services, and the MGH Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine. He has received continuous grant funding since 2015, published over 70 articles and chapters, and presented over 75 national and international oral and poster presentations. Dr. Hall also provides therapy and consultation through his private practice. 

Table of Contents

Part I. Understanding the Depression-Insomnia Link:A Focus on Cognitive and Behavioral Processes.- Chapter 1. Reward System Dysfunction and Its Association with Depression and Insomnia.- Chapter 2. Perseverative Thinking in Depression and Insomnia.- Chapter 3. Stress and Affective Dysregulation in Depression and Insomnia.- Part II. Treating Depression and Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral and Related Therapies.- Chapter 4. Addressing Depression and Insomnia in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.- Chapter 5. Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Insomnia and Depression.- Chapter 6. Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia Adapted for People with Insomnia and Depression.- Chapter 7. eHealth for the Treatment of Depression and Insomnia.- Part III. Considering the Needs of Special Populations at Risk for Depression and Insomnia.- Chapter 8. Depression and Insomnia in College Students.- Chapter 9. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Older Adult Populations.- Chapter 10. Treating Insomnia in Individuals with Comorbid Anxiety or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.- Chapter 11. Individuals with Insomnia, Depression, and Comorbid Medical Illness.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Dr. Kimberly Arditte Hall and Dr. Daniel Hall provides an exceptionally thorough overview of the latest innovations in cognitive behavioral research and clinical care for insomnia and depression. Readers are given actionable tools to take back to their practice, as well as the knowledge to understand how and why they are applying those tools. Any clinician seeking to provide better care for their patients struggling with insomnia and depression are encouraged to read this text.” (Eric Zhou, Ph.D., Attending Psychologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical Center)

“Editors Drs. Arditte Hall and Hall's new book comprehensively highlights the state-of-the-art cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches for patients with the common and interrelated comorbidities of insomnia and depression. By weaving recent scientific findings and clinical cases, the book provides a compelling and accessible resource for all clinicians treating patients with depression and insomnia, including physicians. Their book fills a much-needed gap in clinical care, serving to improve care for this population with evidence-based approaches.” (Suzanne M. Bertisch, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Associate Physician and Clinical Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital)

“The book "CBT Innovations in Treating Insomnia and Depression" edited by Drs. Kimberly Arditte Hall and Daniel Hall should be required reading for all those looking to better understand how to ameliorate the immense burden of mental health and insomnia in the US population. The volume brings together an impressive array of contributors who are experts in the field to comprehensively address the link between insomnia and depression — two prevalent and pernicious conditions that impact public health and quality of life. The information is helpful and authoritative, likely to provide insights to clinicians from both sleep and mental health fields, as well as researchers looking to innovate in this important area.” (Michael A. Grandner, Ph.D., Director, Sleep & Health Research Program, Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine)