Insomnia Doc’s Guide to Restful Sleep: Remedies for Insomnia and Good Sleep Health

Casey (Life Lessons To Master Before You Die) is a practicing psychologist who specializes in insomnia. Her book, which is not a step-by-step how-to guide, offers a full picture of existing research on sleep—its purpose, how many hours you need, and what happens when you don’t get enough. It’s chock-full of advice about sleep issues. The author acknowledges that insomnia is often not an easy fix. The book notes that traumatic experiences, constant stress, a general lack of resources, and the inequities and discrimination experienced by marginalized people can limit their ability to consistently get a restful and refreshing night’s sleep. Yet this book contains practical solutions and treatment ideas, such as engaging in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. The author also recommends that readers look for small compromises to improve the quality and quantity of sleep.