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Sleep Condition Indicator · 8 questions · 2 minutes
Is it insomnia?
The Sleep Condition Indicator (SCI) was built by sleep researchers to screen for insomnia disorder in a few minutes. It asks about falling asleep, waking at night, sleep quality and how poor sleep affects your days. Higher scores mean better sleep.
About this questionnaire
Source: Espie CA, Kyle SD, Hames P, Gardani M, Fleming L, Cape J. The Sleep Condition Indicator: a clinical screening tool to evaluate insomnia disorder. BMJ Open. 2014;4:e004183. SCI © Sleepio Limited, licensed free for non-commercial use under CC BY-NC 4.0. Original →
Common questions
What counts as insomnia disorder?
Trouble falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week, for three months or more, that affects your days, even though you have the chance to sleep.
What helps insomnia most?
CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first treatment that sleep and medical guidelines recommend. It teaches you to reset your sleep with a few steady habits.