ACT in the Pub (Melbourne): ACT for Sleep

Join us for the first Melbourne ACT in the Pub event for 2023. This month's presentation will be by Dr Lauren Lawson on ACT for Sleep: How to promote a values-based and less rigid approach toward sleep. Tickets include a drink on us at arrival!

Poor sleep or insomnia is a widespread health crisis that impacts fatigue, mood, quality of life, and productivity, making sleep a major public health target. Mental health practitioners play an important role in supporting people to have better sleep, leading to improved mental health and well-being. Traditionally, CBT-I has been recommended as the gold standard approach for insomnia, but recent research suggests it may increase perfectionism, over-control, and rigidity. ACT for insomnia has demonstrated efficacy as a promising intervention. In this month's pub-talk, Dr Lauren Lawson will outline key knowledge and skills to engage people in effective ACT for sleep; Including how to use ACT…