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December 11, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

how does sleep affectmy mental health

How Does Sleep Affect my Mental Health?

December 11, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

how does sleep affectmy mental health
Sleep. Sleep is something that many of us admit that we want to get more of, but most of us don't. As I write this, I've been struggling with my sleep patterns for a couple of weeks at this point. We all go through times like that, but did you know that, if you are not getting enough sleep, you can actually be negatively affecting your mental health? It's true. Getting good sleep and feeling well rested is absolutely vital when it comes to taking care of our mental health. Why? We're going to take a closer look at that and how you can be sure to get better sleep. [More]

August 14, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

evaluationof sleep disordersas they relateto mental illness

Evaluation of Sleep Disorders as They Relate to Mental Illness

August 14, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

evaluationof sleep disordersas they relateto mental illness
Sleep disturbances are common in the United States population. Harvard Health Publications (2009), estimate that sleep problems are prevalent in at least 50% of patients receiving psychiatric treatment. This can be compared to the general population in which about 10% report sleep problems. What is not entirely clear is whether or not sleep disturbance is a symptom or a risk factor for mental health presentations. [More]

August 9, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

why cant i sleep

Why Can't I Sleep?

August 9, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

why cant i sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things that we have to do, because our body does a number of important functions during sleep. It recuperates from injury, helps the body to rest, metabolizes food and such from throughout the day, and more. Because of this, it's important that we get a sufficient amount of sleep on a regular basis. But some of us have some major issues with sleeping, and because of this, we don't exactly know how to take care of it. [More]

July 23, 2014
by Cathy England, MA

generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

July 23, 2014 04:55 by Cathy England, MA  [About the Author]

generalized anxiety disorder
It is not uncommon for people to experience worry from time to time. This can come in the form of worry over an upcoming deadline, concern about a sick loved one, or stress about a financial situation. For most people, that type of worry is time limited and is affected or brought on by a specific situation. In other words in typical instances, the person can identify the reason for their anxiety. [More]