Effects of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Comorbid Insomnia and Depression in Youth

The intervention will consist of 8 weekly group sessions (90-min, 5-8 adolescents in each group) of CBT-I delivered within a 10-week window. The treatment components in the CBT-I aim to address the behavioural, cognitive and physiological perpetuating factor of insomnia and include: psycho-education about sleep and sleep hygiene, stimulus control, sleep restriction, relaxation training, structured worry time, cognitive restructuring (targeting sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions), and relapse prevention.

The intervention will consist of 8 weekly group sessions (90-min, 5-8 adolescents in each group) of CBT-D delivered within a 10-week window. The main treatment elements of CBT-D include: psycho-education about depression, self-monitoring, behavioural activation, improving social skills, communication skills and problem solving skills, cognitive restructuring (addressing negative and irrational thoughts often associated with depression in adolescents), relaxation techniques, and relapse prevention.