The Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep plays an essential role in our mental health, but many Americans struggle with falling asleep and getting a good night's rest.

There are habits that you can create during the day that will foster a better relationship with sleep. First, set an alarm and stick to it. Waking up at the same time daily will help create better sleep habits, regardless of if it is a weekday or weekend.

Another sleep inhibitor we know about but choose to ignore is blue light. Blue light makes it hard to wind down, but we don't realize the effect that removing them 30 minutes before bed will have on our sleep. Not only will this help you to fall asleep, but it will help you to get a more restful night's sleep. Lastly, monitor your caffeine intake. It can be hard to get past that afternoon slump, but that 3 pm coffee may actually be hurting you more than helping. Skipping the coffee may help you fall asleep easier at night, and in time the slump will end.