The Sleep Apnea Self-Management Program (SASMP) was evaluated by conducting a randomized, controlled trial of the program compared to Usual Care in patients diagnosed with OSA and prescribed CPAP therapy. Participants randomized to the SASMP group attended 4 weekly educational sessions of approximately two hours each. A trained leader facilitated the program from a scripted manual. Key topics covered in this program included: (1) management of OSA symptoms, CPAP side effects, and weight loss; (2) maintaining social contacts and family relationships; and (3) dealing with symptoms of depression and worries about the future.