YAKOV BARTON, PhD

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Sleep Hygiene

 

Sleep... the #1 most important ingredient for mental health. Learn how sleep hygiene can transform the quality of your sleeping & waking life.

Here are some useful strategies on sleep hygiene from the American Sleep Association:

Maintain a regular sleep routineAvoid naps if possibleDon’t stay in bed awake for more than 5-10 minutes.Don’t watch TV or read in bed.Drink caffeinated drinks with cautionAvoid inappropriate substances that interfere with sleepExercise regularlyHave a quiet, comfortable bedroomIf you are a ‘clock watcher’ at night, hide the clock.Have a comfortable pre-bedtime routine

 
Yakov Barton, PhD