Sleep

Information about sleep – why does it matter?

• https://patient.info/mental-health/insomnia-poor-sleep

A TED talk from Professor of sleep medicine Matthew Walker (19 minutes)

Tips to improve your sleep:

Simple tips to sleep better, from Professor of Sleep Medicine Colin Espie (2 1/2 minutes):

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-sleep-better
• https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better

Self help guides:

‘Overcoming Insomnia’ by Colin Espie – self guided CBT book 

Online, or downloadable/printable self help guide:

• Sleep problems and insomnia self-help guide

Self help leaflets for sleep and other mental health problems:

• https://selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk

Apps:

Humble Sleep

Sleepio- free for NHS patients

• https://login.sleepio.com/login-component/login

Support: 

This charity have lots of information, and an insomnia helpline:

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Mind mental health charity:

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines