Comparative Meta-Analysis of Pharmacotherapy and Behavior Therapy for Persistent Insomnia
American Journal of PsychiatryPublished 1 January 2002
Michael T. Smith, Michael L. Perlis, Amy Park, Michelle S. Smith, JaeMi Pennington, Donna E. Giles
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Overall, behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy produce similar short-term treatment outcomes in primary insomnia.
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Overall, behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy produce similar short-term treatment outcomes in primary insomnia.
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