Research and Publications

Good therapy is grounded in good science. My clinical work is shaped not only by decades of practice, but by direct involvement in the research that underlies it - including peer-reviewed studies conducted during my doctoral training at Université Laval alongside Dr. Charles Morin, one of the world's foremost authorities on sleep and insomnia.

The studies below are examples of research published in leading peer-reviewed journals that have contributed to how clinicians and health economists understand the real-world impact of insomnia on individuals, workplaces, and healthcare systems.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Daley M, Morin CM, LeBlanc M, Grégoire JP, Savard J. (2009) The economic burden of insomnia: direct and indirect costs for individuals with insomnia syndrome, insomnia symptoms, and good sleepers. Sleep, 32(1), 55–64.

This study quantified the financial impact of insomnia on individuals and society, estimating the total annual cost of insomnia in Quebec at $6.6 billion Canadian - with lost productivity accounting for the largest share.

Daley M, Morin CM, LeBlanc M, Grégoire JP, Savard J, Baillargeon L. (2009) Insomnia and its relationship to health-care utilization, work absenteeism, productivity, and accidents. Sleep Medicine, 10(4), 427–438.

This research established clear links between insomnia and workplace outcomes including absenteeism, reduced productivity, and accident risk - findings that remain highly relevant to occupational health and employee well-being today.

Morin CM, LeBlanc M, Daley M, et al. (2006) Epidemiology of insomnia: prevalence, self-help treatments, consultations, and determinants of help-seeking behaviors. Sleep Medicine, 7, 123–130.

A population-level study examining how widespread insomnia is and why so many people who suffer from it never seek professional help - findings that continue to inform public health approaches to sleep disorders.

Morin CM, Daley M, Ouellet MC. (2001) Insomnia in adults. Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 3, 9–18.

A clinical overview of evidence-based treatment approaches for adult insomnia, including the foundations of what would become widely adopted CBT-I protocols.

In the Media

Research has a real-world impact only when it reaches the people who need it. The studies above received coverage in major international outlets, bringing the findings on insomnia's economic and social burden to a broad public audience. Below are a few examples:

Scientific American - January 2009 "Looking for Sleep in All the Wrong Places" Scientific American covered the Quebec insomnia study, noting that insomniacs spend over three times more on alcohol as a sleep aid than on medical interventions - and that the total cost of insomnia in Quebec approached 1% of Canada's GDP. 🔗 Read the article

HealthDay News - January 5, 2009 "Great Cost Associated with Being Sleepless in Quebec" HealthDay reported on the study's findings for a professional medical audience, highlighting that lost productivity alone accounts for an estimated $5 billion of insomnia's annual cost in Quebec. 🔗 Read the article

CBC News - 2009 "Insomnia costs Quebec billions annually, study says" Canada's national public broadcaster covered the research findings for a general Canadian audience. 🔗 Read the article

Final Word

These findings continue to inform my clinical approach to insomnia treatment today. If you would like to learn more about CBT-I or explore whether it might be right for you, I would be glad to connect.