Insomnia is the final condition that I have looked into that shows a high potential to be able to apply the findings of this study. Below are the existing treatments and how Audiovisual Therapy might approach it:
Insomnia Treatments:
1. Behavioural Therapy
2. Sleep Hygiene
- Sleep just to feel rested
- Regular sleep schedule
- No caffeine/alcohol/smoking in the evening
- Adjust bedroom environment
- Resolve stress and anxiety before going to bed
3. Stimulus Control
- The principle that a stimulus (getting ready for bed) can increase the chance of a behaviour (going to sleep), because of the association the mind has with that stimulus.
4. Relaxation Techniques
5. Sleep Restriction
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If an important part of sleep hygiene is resolving stress and anxiety before bed, an Audiovisual Therapy clip could help to do this, as shown by previous artefacts. Based on the principle of stimulus control, by watching this clip every night before bed, it will increase the likelihood of sleep. Additionally, using relaxation techniques such as "mindful breathing" in combination with calming images and music, a person would be able to reach a heightened state of calm, thus increasing the chances of them being able to fall asleep.
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