Introduction

This chapter introduces the reader to the topic of “ACT for Insomnia” by first highlighting the importance of treating insomnia and then addressing the gold standard treatment for insomnia (CBT-I) and the justifications for investing in new therapeutic modalities such as ACT-I. A brief explanation of ACT in the context of insomnia is presented. This introductory chapter prepares the reader for the following five sections that make up the book.