Jammu, Jun 30 (UNI) To treat increasing problem of insomnia among jail inmates, the Department of Prisons, in collaboration with psychologists, held a special session in the District Jail premises here.
Speaking to reporters at media briefing, DG Prisons, J&K, V K Singh said that in a path-breaking initiative, the Prisons Department, J&K in collaboration with the University of Jammu and Government College for Women, Parade, conducted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-D at District Jail, Ambphalla, Jammu to help inmates overcome sleep difficulties.
The target group of 61 inmates, including 6 female inmates, was selected on the basis of baseline data identifying those who figured high on the insomnia severity index, he said adding that the intervention comprised evaluation of sleep problems, sleep log monitoring, exercises for improved sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, addressing dysfunctional belief related to sleep assessing treatment compliance and review of participants progress.