Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms among Menopausal Women

Background: Menopause, a unique period in a woman's existence, characterized byphysical and psychological symptoms, often leads to insomnia and depression, negativelyimpacting health, daily activities, and quality of life. Implementing cognitive behavioraltherapy during such a period can improve these symptoms and enhance the wellbeing ofmenopausal women. Aim of the study: Investigate the effect of cognitive behavioraltherapy on insomnia and depressive symptoms among menopausal women. Design: Thisstudy used a quasi-experimental research design. Setting: This study was carried out at thegynecologic outpatient clinic of Damanhour Medical Institute, Egypt. Subjects: 60menopausal women; the women were attributed to the study (n = 30) and control groups (n= 30). Tools: The researchers used three tools to obtain the data that was needed; tool I:structured interview schedule, and tool II: Center for Epidemiological Studies DepressionScale (CES-D), tool III: Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Results: The variation in thecontrol and study groups' levels of depression and insomnia after the cognitive behavioraltherapy intervention was statistically significant. Conclusion: Cognitive behavioraltherapy can effectively improve insomnia and depressive symptoms among menopausalwomen. Recommendation: Nurses should receive cognitive behaviour therapy as part oftheir nursing care plan, since it is advised as an effective intervention