Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hypersomnia was developed by Dr. Jason Ong and his team as part of the Psychosocial Adjunctive Treatment for Hypersomnia Study.  
Patients with chronic hypersomnia have more depressive symptoms and lower health-related quality of life. CBT-H addresses these challenges through a series of modules that:

• educate about hypersomnia
• explore identity, both pre and post diagnosis
• provide targeted structure for day and night schedules and activities
• improve self-efficacy of symptom management
• provide coping strategies 
• explore chronic disease management techniques and help contextualize the experience of living with hypersomnia within your own value system
• address medical, legal, and occupational issues
• help you know when to talk to others about your condition and how to get social support

CBT-H is not a substitute for standard care. Continue to see your sleep specialist for medical management.
If you feel you would benefit from psychosocial support as well, please contact our office to make a CBT-H appointment with Ellen Wermter, FNP, DBSM.

Ong JC, Dawson SC, Mundt JM, Moore C. Developing a cognitive behavioral therapy for hypersomnia using telehealth: a feasibility study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Dec 15;16(12):2047-2062. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8750. PMID: 32804069; PMCID: PMC7848927.