Sleep Guidance

Getting enough sleep helps people to be more energised and be able to carry out the hobbies they enjoy and the work they need to do.

Poor sleep has been found to negatively affect many mental health issues, including:

decreased effectiveness of medications
mood changes
decreased ability to cope with depression and anxiety
poor memory and concentration
feeling low and struggling to cope
triggering mania in people who have bipolar disorder.

Apps and Activities

Mindfulness training can help you get the rest you need. Mindfulness has become very popular in recent years for its many benefits. One of the keys to improved sleep is to improve the quality of your bedtime routines, which leads to better sleep.

Headspace

Get happy. Stress less. Sleep soundly. Headspace is your guide to mindfulness for your everyday life and includes Sleepcasts, Wind Downs, Sleep Music, Nighttime SOS and more!

Headspace on YouTube

Please note: Charges may apply.

Calm

Experience lower stress, less anxiety, and more restful sleep with our guided meditations, Sleep Stories, breathing programs, masterclasses, and relaxing music.

Calm on YouTube

Please note: Charges may apply.

Sleep Tips from the Wellbeing Champions...

"I love my weighted blanket, a good spotify playlist and clean sheet."

"A bath before bed really helps, and rarely fails!"

"I love putting on an audiobook. I almost always fall asleep before getting very far in to it"

"The mindfulness apps really help."

"The Headspace app for sleep has helped me get a restful night's sleep, it works every time!"

"A spray of lavender oil on my pillow and listening to a sleepcast on Headspace really helps me get to sleep."