CBT for Insomnia: The Gold Standard for Better Sleep | #68 ft. Dr. Payman Hajiazim

About this episode

Dr. Ryan Todd discusses chronic insomnia and effective treatments with Dr. Payman Hajiazim.

Explore how modern life fuels chronic insomnia and why experts recommend CBT for insomnia, sleep restriction, and light therapy to restore restful sleep. --- Struggling to fall or stay asleep? You’re not alone. Chronic insomnia is on the rise, and the effects go far beyond tired mornings. Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Payman Hajiazimd, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep and mental health, to explore why sleep issues have become so common—and what truly helps. From cognitive b...

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Todd

Guest: Dr Payman Hajiazim

Topics covered

• CBT
• insomnia
• sleep restriction
• light therapy
• mental health

Keywords

• chronic insomnia
• sleep issues
• restful sleep

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