Sleep problems

Poor sleep leads to worrying. Worrying leads to poor sleep. It's like your mind trying to fight itself. That's a horrible place to be.

Sleep and mental health

Learn about different types of sleep problem, and how they're linked to mental health. And find out possible causes of sleep problems.

Find ways to improve your sleep – including how to set a routine around bed time, keep a sleep diary, and take care of yourself.

I started to learn about what I’d been experiencing and ways to make it more manageable.

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Published: December 2024

Next review planned: December 2027

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