Insomnia Severity Index - Sleep Coaching

The Insomnia Severity Index is a simple self-test you can take to assess your sleep quality and potential of having insomnia. Complete the form below and tally your scores in the right-hand column. When you have your total score added, review the ‘Guidelines for Scoring/Interpretation‘ section to evaluate your sleep.

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