Healthy sleep

Sleep is such an important part of our everyday existence. Many of us are completely unaware of what the right amount of sleep is, the type of sleep we should be getting and the impact a deficit of sleep can have on our everyday lives. This session is designed to increase awareness of some of the psychological barriers to quality sleep, what lack of sleep may be doing to our minds and bodies, and what strategies are most helpful in assisting us to achieve more consistent sleep patterns. It explains the basics of sleep, explores what is considered to be healthy sleep, and looks at why sleep problems emerge.