What should I know about Schlaf Training?

Sleep training, often referring to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), is a well-established, non-pharmacological approach to improve sleep quality. It includes stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive restructuring. Clinical trials show CBT-I is more effective than sleep medications for chronic insomnia and has longer-lasting benefits. However, it requires consistent effort and may cause temporary sleep deprivation. It is not a substitute for medical evaluation if underlying conditions like sleep apnea or depression exist. MyBody-X DNA tests cannot prescribe a personalized sleep training protocol; genes like MTNR1A/B or PER3 have only modest associations. The evidence for CBT-I is strong (human-strong), but individual results vary. No specific sources from the provided context.