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This chapter provides an overview of insomnia, a sleep disorder characterized by sleeplessness and unwanted wakefulness in bed. First, the current diagnostic criteria are reviewed, along with the definitions and terms used in this book. Next, the epidemiology and etiology of insomnia are presented to indicate the scope of this disorder and the significance of its impact on the individual and society. The concepts on sleep and insomnia from this chapter serve as important background information that mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia (MBTI) instructors should master prior to delivering MBTI. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)