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Effect of insomnia treatments on depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Gebara, Marie Anne, Siripong, Nalyn, DiNapoli, Elizabeth A., Maree, Rachel D., Germain, Anne, Reynolds, Charles F., Kasckow, John W., Weiss, Patricia M. +1 more·2018·Depression and Anxiety

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Insomnia is frequently co-morbid with depression, with a bidirectional relationship between these disorders. There is evidence that insomnia-specific interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, may lead to improvements in depression. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine whether treatment of insomnia leads to improved depression outcomes in individuals with both insomnia and depression. METHODS: We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effect of treatment for insomnia disorder on depression in patients with both disorders. RESULTS: Three thousand eight hundred and fifteen studies were reviewed, and 23 studies met inclusion criteria. Although all of the studies suggested a positive clinical effect of insomnia treatment on depression outcomes, most of the results were not statistically significant. Although the interventions and populations were highly variable, the meta-analysis indicates moderate to large effect size (ES) improvement in depression as measured with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (ES = -1.29, 95%CI [-2.11, -0.47]) and Beck Depression Inventory (ES = -0.68, 95%CI [-1.29, -0.06]). CONCLUSIONS: These results support that treating insomnia in patients with depression has a positive effect on mood. Future trials are needed to identify the subtypes of patients whose depression improves during treatment with insomnia-specific interventions, and to identify the mechanisms by which treating insomnia improves mood.

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Gebara, M. A., Siripong, N., DiNapoli, E. A., Maree, R. D., Germain, A., Reynolds, C. F., Kasckow, J. W., Weiss, P. M., & Karp, J. F.
Affiliations
  • University of Pittsburgh (US)
  • Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (US)
  • Beckley VA Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Gebara, Marie Anne
Venue
Depression and Anxiety
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2018-05-21
Volume
35
Issue
8
Pages
717-731
ISSN
1091-4269 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2803274756
Cited by
247
References
75
Citations by year
2026: 23 · 2025: 39 · 2024: 51 · 2023: 34 · 2022: 33 · 2021: 24 · 2020: 29 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 1
FWCI
2.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Depression and Anxiety (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations
  • John A. Hartford Foundation
  • Center for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Military Operational Medicine Program
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH90333, T32 MH019886)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
insomnia, depression, insomnia treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, comorbidities, bidirectional relationship, mood improvement, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory
MeSH terms
Depressive Disorder, Humans, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Comorbidity, Outcome Assessment, Health Care

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