Struggling With Sleep?

 

Lack of sleep disrupts several physiological and psychological processes.

Here’s what the science says:

-Emotion regulation is impaired. After poor sleep you are less able to prevent negative thoughts or regulate stress responses.

-Cognitive performance suffers. Lack of sleep reduces attention, decision-making, problem-solving and can even result in microsleeps, which are brief involuntary lapses of consciousness.

-Areas of the brain involved in mood and emotional resilience show altered activity. One review found that even partial sleep deprivation affects mood more than cognitive or motor functions.

Learn more, here: https://pvdpsych.com/poor-sleep-will-affect-your-mental-health/

If you find you are constantly struggling with sleep and it’s impacting your mood or day to day functioning, please consider reaching out to a clinician who can help examine the causes and offer tailored support. Prioritizing sleep in a busy life is often one of the wisest investments you can make in your mental health.

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