Night Owl - Sleep Coach 1.2.8

Introducing the Night Owl Sleep Coach, an innovative mobile app that offers a self-help method for overcoming insomnia using cognitive behavioral therapy. Developed by a psychologist and expert in behavioral sleep medicine, this app provides education through reading materials and video presentations.

By utilizing sleep logs, the Night Owl Sleep Coach offers personalized recommendations tailored to your specific needs. The program requires daily tasks as you progress through the course. It's important to note that this is not a quick fix solution, but rather a comprehensive program that demands a significant investment of time and effort. Although the program takes 56 days to complete, many users experience improvements before reaching the end of the 56-day period.

The effectiveness of the Night Owl Sleep Coach has been evaluated in a recent study, and the results were presented at the Sleep 2018 conference during a poster session. The findings demonstrated that the app effectively restores healthy sleep for individuals with insomnia. Notably, the users who completed the full program achieved the best results.

If you suffer from insomnia, you understand the difficulty of falling or staying asleep and how it impairs your daytime functioning. Insomnia is a prevalent sleep problem affecting up to 30% of people, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Unfortunately, most healthcare providers have limited knowledge beyond recommending good sleep hygiene practices like avoiding caffeine and getting out of bed if unable to sleep.

However, it's important to recognize that these recommendations alone have limited scientific support regarding their effectiveness in treating insomnia. The most successful approach for managing insomnia involves a multi-component cognitive behavioral therapy known as CBT-I. Unfortunately, access to this treatment is limited due to a shortage of trained providers.

While in-person treatment may be the most effective option, a self-guided approach can also yield positive results. If you are interested in seeking assistance from a specialist, a list of behavioral sleep providers experienced in CBT-I can be found on the following website: http://www.behavioralsleep.org/FindSpecialist.aspx.

If you lack access to a specialist in your area or prefer to start with a self-guided approach, the Night Owl Sleep Coach is an excellent resource to help you overcome insomnia. The app is based on the latest sleep science research and will guide you through a step-by-step process to rehabilitate your sleep. To determine if you are a suitable candidate for this treatment, please complete the participation candidate survey below:

1. Does it take you longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night?
2. Do you stay awake for more than 30 minutes in the middle of the night?
3. Do you wake up too early in the morning and struggle to go back to sleep?
4. Do you experience difficulty falling asleep at your desired bedtime?
5. Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or a seizure disorder?

If you answered "yes" to any of questions 1-4, and "no" to question 5, you may benefit from this program. However, if you responded "yes" to question 5, it is recommended that you discuss your eligibility for CBT-I with your physician or attempt to locate a behavioral sleep specialist in your area.