In this insightful episode of "Art of the Referral," we welcome Dr. Funke Brown, founder of The Restful Sleep Place, and a medical doctor specializing in sleep medicine. Dr. Brown shares crucial information about the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, explaining how poor sleep can worsen anxiety and depression, while these conditions can also disrupt sleep patterns. Learn about the CREATE framework for better sleep (Consistency, Routine, Environment, Assign bed for sleep only, Tackle technology, and Eliminate sleep disruptors). This episode provides practical assessment questions for identifying sleep issuesand clear guidelines on when to refer clients to sleep specialists. Perfect for therapists and anyone interested in the powerful connection between sleep and mental wellbeing.