Sleep matters for mental health

Sleep is a vital yet underrated part of mental health. The downsides to poor sleep include mood swings, decision making problems, and memory issues. If you’re thinking those sound like the kinds of things that aren’t good for someone with mental illness — you’re right!

Rest assured, healthy sleep can help both you and your loved one feel good, and help them recover from mental illness. You might be surprised to learn there’s more to healthy sleep than getting enough hours of shut eye and counting sheep.

Take this lesson to find out about the fascinating science of sleep, including the role it plays in mental illness stability and recovery. You'll get practical tips on what you and your loved one can do to get into a healthy sleep routine.

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Sleep is a vital yet underrated part of mental health. The downsides to poor sleep include mood swings, decision making problems, and memory issues. If you’re thinking those sound like the kinds of things that aren’t good for someone with mental illness — you’re right!

Rest assured, healthy sleep can help both you and your loved one feel good, and help them recover from mental illness. You might be surprised to learn there’s more to healthy sleep than getting enough hours of shut eye and counting sheep.

Take this lesson to find out about the fascinating science of sleep, including the role it plays in mental illness stability and recovery. You'll get practical tips on what you and your loved one can do to get into a healthy sleep routine.

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Mayo Clinic • Article
Introduces cognitive behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based ...
Sleep Health Foundation, AU • Article
Simple summary of the broad relationships between sleep, psychosis, and other pr...
Mind.org, UK • Article
Nicely designed information and advice about sleep and mental illness.
Oxford Univ • YouTube video
(2m 30s) Brief animated summary of circadian rhythms, the relationship with ligh...
The Guardian • Article
Brief FAQ on sleep myths from a reputable researcher at Oxford University.
Harvard Magazine • Article
Article summarizes programs of research around sleep and memory and how sleep an...
Matthew Walker, PhD • Book
A best-seller that reveals the surprising science of sleep including how sleep i...