Sleep and mental health are closely related.
1. The relationship between sleep and mood
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Mood is the emotional state of each person.
On the contrary, getting enough sleep helps us improve our problem-solving skills.
Besides, sleep quality and length are equally important.
Sleep and emotional response
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Emotional response is a situation in which our immediate emotional reactions are difficult to manage.
Poor sleep can cause mental decline, while also increasing our emotional responsiveness.
How does insomnia affect mental health?
Insomnia is the term for situations where you struggle with sleep, are unable to sleep during the night or wake up early in the morning.
2. The relationship between sleep and other mental health issues
insomnia and anxiety
People with insomnia often have to deal with anxiety.
insomnia and depression
Depression is a complex condition that includes feelings of intense loneliness, lack of energy, extreme sleepiness during the day or insomnia at night, and poor concentration.
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insomnia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Typically, people with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more susceptible to sleep deprivation.
insomnia and schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the US population.
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3. How to improve your mood with a good night’s sleep?
How to get quality sleep?
Get help from your doctor
For mental health issues, getting professional help has many surprising benefits.
Self-practice improves sleep
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Studies on sleep show that if we build good sleeping habits, sleeping well is completely possible.
Go to bed and wake up on a schedule: You need to go to bed and wake up on time, even on weekends, holidays, or vacations.
Stick to a regular schedule: Due to differences in needs and desires, each person’s schedule can be quite different.
Limit naps: Frequent naps during the day will make it harder for you to fall asleep at night.
Exercise: Exercising regularly every day helps you improve your mood, improve your mental health and create good sleep.
Design your bedroom to facilitate sleep: Turn your bedroom into a neat, cozy and comfortable space to easily fall asleep.
Limit the use of technology devices: Blue light from smartphones, tablets, and laptops can keep you awake all night.
Try to relax: Listening to soothing instrumental music, using aromatherapy, or taking deep breaths in place can help you relax and fall asleep more easily.
Track your sleep habits: Meticulously record your sleep habits every day, including: sleep time, sleep time, wake time, mood the next day… This information will be very useful in case you
