Publications

Sleep Medicine Clinics

Young J. Behavioral Activation as an Adjunct Treatment to CBT-I. Sleep Med Clin. 2023 Mar;18(1):31-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2022.10.002. PMID: 36764784. 

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the application of behavioral activation to the standard CBT-I protocol.

Current Sleep Medicine Reports

Cho JH, Kremer S, Young J. Who to Refer to a Behavioral Insomnia Clinic? - Recommendations Based on Treatment Rationale and Response Prediction. Curr Sleep Med Rep. 2021;7(4):213-220. doi: 10.1007/s40675-021-00220-3. Epub 2021 Nov 17. PMID: 34804765; PMCID: PMC8596854. 

This paper provides guidelines for clinicians making referrals to behavioral insomnia clinics based on predictors of response and adherence to CBT-I.

The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine

Carlson AM, Young J, Avidan A. Frightening Spells at Night. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016 Jun 15;12(6):925-7. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.5906. PMID: 27092704; PMCID: PMC4877328. 

Using a case presentation, this article briefly addresses the differential diagnosis and psychological treatment of nocturnal panic attacks. This kind of panic attack is of particular interest because it arises out of the sleep state itself and needs to differentiated from night terrors.

Jeffrey Young, PHD, CBSM (2014). The Bedroom. Published in the Los Angeles Psychologist (2014 Convention Issue); a publication of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association

Jeffrey Young, PHD, CBSM (2009). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Chronic Insomnia. Published in Neuroscience Innovations volume IV 2009; a publication of Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

Jeffrey Young, PHD, CBSM (2011). Important Diagnostic Considerations for the Sleep Savvy Psychologist. Published in The Los Angeles Psychologist (May-June 2011); a publication of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association.