Sleep and mental health
What is insomnia?
not being able to sleep
about 8 hours
what substances should be avoided in order to promote better sleep?
caffeine, alcohol, nicotine
taking a long nap during the day won't affect your sleep at nighttime
false
we can take this is a supplement to help us sleep, our body naturally produces this
melatonin
How can you maximize your sleep hygiene?
turn lights down, have enough pillows/blankets, comfortable sleeping temperature, etc
phones can keep our brains awake by emitting what kind of light?
blue light! can be filtered with a blue light filter on your phone
its important to have a consistant sleep schedule to promote better sleep
true
how does lack of sleep affect our mental health?
lack of energy, motivation, poor concentration, poor memory, increased depression and anxiety
Ways to wind down at bedtime
meditate, journal, read a book, visualization, etc
what is it called when you momentarily stop breathing while you sleep?
sleep apnea
exercise helps us regulate our sleep schedules
true
what is it called when you sleep too much?
hypersomnia
How many sleep stages do we have in one sleep cycle
4!
should you eat right before you go to bed?
No, you should not go to bed too stuffed or too hungry. Gives your body and metabolism time to reset and burn off some energy.
our eyes move rapidly when we are in deep sleep
true, this is REM sleep!