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Improving your sleep hygiene can help you sleep longer and better. Here's how: 1. Go to bed only to sleep o Don’t eat, watch TV, use your computer or play on your phone/tablet in bed o Don’t lie awake in bed waiting to fall asleep- read, listen to music, and relax on your couch instead. o Avoid turning on bright lights, or looking at screens of any kind o Return to bed only when you are ready to doze off A comfortable bedroom - better sleep 2. Make your bedroom comfor

Sleep is essential for health and well-being. Sleep problems are very common in people dealing with mental health problems. Some things you can avoid before bed for good, restful sleep: 1. TV/ screen time before bed Light sends a signal to our brains to be alert, awake, and focused. Darkness signals the brain to get ready for sleep. When you watch TV or use your phone/tablet at night, light from these bright screens is signaling your brain to stay alert and makes it harder t

What is sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation (not getting enough sleep) is a growing problem. Adults need 7-8 hours of sleep. The CDC estimates that up to a third of American adults do not get sufficient sleep and average sleep times have decreased in the last few decades.   Good sleep is just as important for grown ups as it is for kids Why is it a growing problem? Modern lifestyles with longer work hours, the need to be online and available 24x7, the availability and access

Melatonin regulates your  24-hour internal body clock Melatonin is secreted by your brain in response to light and darkness and regulates your sleep-wake cycle and 24-hour internal body clock (Circadian rhythm). Melatonin supplements are often used to treat sleep problems in both adults and children. What is melatonin is used for? Insomnia, jet lag, shift work related sleep problems. The evidence for the effectiveness of melatonin in these conditions is variable. Melatonin ca