# Internet Insomniacs Online Therapy, "Sleep Healthy Using the Internet," Provides Relief By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-healthy-using-the-internet-insomnia References: [abcnews.go](http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/wireStory?id=8015727) Insomniacs may be able to find help by using Internet software called, ‘Sleep Healthy Using the Internet,’(SHUTi for short). The program gives advice and recommends bedtimes based on user's [sleep diaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-calculator). [Stories, quizzes and games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-training-for-grownups) help users to learn better habits and improve their sleep patterns. [No human therapist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-therapist1) is involved in the computer-driven therapy. In a recent study, patients who participated in the program woke up less often and lost less sleep than a control group that did not use the software. The Internet group’s scores remained improved six months after disuse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Sleep Therapy:** Internet-based sleep therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a low-cost, convenient solution to insomnia. - **Computer-driven Therapy:** AI and computer-driven therapies are set to transform the healthcare industry. - **Gamification of Health:** Gamification is being used increasingly to engage people in healthcare and improve outcomes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Healthcare professionals could benefit from exploring the potential of AI-driven therapies. - **Digital Health:** Digital health startups can capitalize on the trend for online sleep therapy. - **Wellness:** Wellness companies can use gamification to encourage healthy habits and promote better sleep. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepq-20.md) - [CBT-Focused Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn-health-app.md) - [Sleep-Recovering Coaching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-reset-app.md) - [Sleep Health Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeptopia.md) - [AI-Enabled Sleep Disorder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeynap.md) - [Science-Infused Sleep Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restflix-1.md) - [Sleep-Improving Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse.md) - [Meditative Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calmalma.md) - [Personalized Sleep Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-sleep-treatment.md)