Insomnia

Assessment and management of sleep difficulties.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

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regional clinical guidance

Insomnia: guidance by region

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United StatesChronic insomnia disorder assessment and treatmentMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20 CanadaInsomniaMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20 AustraliaInsomniaMental health · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

European guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia

NICE - Insomnia

NICE guideline [MTG70]: Sleepio for treating insomnia

NICE guideline [TA922]: Daridorexant for treating insomnia

NICE guideline [TA922]: Daridorexant for treating long-term insomnia

The European Insomnia Guideline: An update on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia 2023

British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders

Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline

Management of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians

The European Insomnia Guideline: An update on the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia disorder in adults

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Chronic Insomnia Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea