Sleeplessness
Not being able to get the right amount of quality sleep can have a huge impact on our day-to-day life and overall wellbeing, but periods of sleeplessness are times we all experience occasionally. So what can we do to help ourselves when we are struggling to drift off? Here’s a page full of ideas and advice.
What you need to know
What you need to know- Sleeplessness
Seeing sleep problems in the young people you support? Well, here’s some advice around combatting common sleep issues.
Top 10 tips if you're struggling with sleep
Great article by Will Van der Hart on how to overcome periods of insomnia and put good measures in place to help.
5 things you can do right now to improve your sleep
Headstrong article. Dr Kate Middleton talks about 5 easy steps a young person can take to improve their sleep quality.
Videos about sleep issues
5 things you can do to improve your sleep
Headstrong video. Dr Kate Middleton talks about 5 easy steps a young person can take to improve their sleep quality
Using a monkey journal
Headstrong video. Reuben from the Youthscape local team talks about how using a monkey journal can help you sleep better
Create Calm
Headstrong video. Dr Kate Middleton talks about how to create moments of calm during times of heightened stress.
Supporting young people who harm
Headstrong video series for young people around practical steps they can take to improve their sleep patterns
3 things you can do if sleep is a problem (part 2)
The second part of the Headstrong video series for young people around practical steps they can take to improve their sleep patterns
3 things you can do if sleep is a problem (part 3)
The third part of the Headstrong video series for young people around practical steps they can take to improve their sleep patterns
Downloadable worksheets
Sleep Tips Worksheet
Downloadable pdf for young people listing a range of ideas to help them wind down at the end of a day and get ready for sleep
Time for an online break- Worksheet
Learning to switch off from your phone and social media can be a great way to improve your sleep...here's a few ideas.
Distraction Techniques
A downloadable worksheet to help young people release difficult emotions in a positive way
Other organisations and resources:
Teen Sleep Hub Resources
A totally free catalogue of posters, books and videos that you can use with young people
Teen Sleep Hub
The one stop shop for all you need to know about sleep
The Sleep Charity
A national, award-winning charity empowering the nation to sleep better