CBT-i is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention modality that seeks to resolve the causes of insomnia by changing dysfunctional behaviors and thoughts related to sleep. This therapy aims to combat the state of alertness in bed, based on adjusting sleep and wake times and exposure to stimuli that interfere with sleep onset and consolidation. In addition to stimulus control and sleep restriction, which seeks to equalize bed and sleep times, CBT-i focuses on psychoeducation. The program proposes training skills that facilitate physical and mental relaxation, providing cognitive restructuring and teaching strategies that promote sleep hygiene.

Sleep hygiene tips make up the content of the Vigilantes do Sono program based on CBT-i, but alone they are not effective in resolving insomnia. Scientific evidence demonstrates that, in the absence of behavioral and cognitive techniques, sleep hygiene has low potential to influence the state of hyperarousal and to reverse the conditioning of the sleeping environment as an aversive place. It has been shown that CBT-i techniques have a dramatic impact not only on sleep, but on well-being and quality of life of different populations. From young to old, among pregnant women, individuals with chronic pain or other medical conditions, CBT-i can prevent and alleviate anxiety and depression. Protocols generally last 4 to 12 weeks. CBT-i is considered today by health systems in the United States, England and European Union as the best solution for insomnia, with evidence spanning more than 30 years. About 4 out of 5 people who complete a CBT-i program significantly improve their sleep and quality of life.

Vigilantes do Sono is recommended for people who have difficulty sleeping, or who are interested in improving their sleep. Despite being based on CBT-i - which is an intervention protocol originally developed for clinical populations of individuals with chronic insomnia - all the psychoeducational content of the Vigilantes do Sono program can be beneficial for anyone interested in improving the quality of sleep, life and productivity. The program involves the systematic teaching of life skills. These are relaxation trainings, cognitive techniques and guided sleep hygiene guidelines. In this sense, the Vigilantes do Sono program has a preventive character, as it can reduce the chances of developing or worsening chronic insomnia.

The Vigilantes do Sono program may be contraindicated, or may not work with the expected effectiveness, in the case of people who have or have had other sleep disorders, severe psychiatric and neurological conditions, or medical conditions that make it difficult to apply CBT-i techniques.

• Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders that can trigger insomnia
• Bipolar disorder, convulsive disorders and severe parasomnia

It's simple. You just need to be registered with a professional council (CRM, CRP, CRO, CRFA, CREFITO, CRN, CREF, etc.) and have a professional ID code. Health professionals who wish to monitor their patients' progress can register on our portal. Upon registration on the portal, each professional receives their partner code from their council registration number and this code can be used by patients to obtain discounts and benefits. Professionals who choose not to register on the portal can also recommend the program to their patients, advising them to use the professional council acronym, state of origin and registration number (e.g., CRMSP12345). Patients themselves enter the partner code within the app.

The Vigilantes do Sono app is available for download in Portuguese in versions for iOS and Android, found in the Apple and Google stores.