Primary prevention

Chronic insomnia disorder and delayed sleep-wake phase disorder may be prevented by:

  • Avoidance of bright light exposure in the evening for at least 2 hours prior to bedtime

  • Avoidance of caffeinated beverages at least 8 hours prior to sleep

  • Maintenance of good sleep hygiene

  • A regular schedule allowing for sufficient total sleep time with a fixed wake-up time and no naps that does not vary between school days, weekends, and vacation.[9]

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