Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on society can interfere with sleep in a variety of ways, making existing issues more difficult for people with disabilities and/or bringing about new challenges. Listen as Dr. Erica Weber interviews neuropsychologist Dr. Anthony Lequerica, senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation, and an expert in sleep disturbances after brain injury, about the importance of quality sleep and how to maintain proper sleep hygiene during this stressful time.

Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Optimizing-healthy-sleep-habits-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf
 
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
Dr. Anthony Lequerica (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20Lequerica)
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)

Join a study - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/motor-learning-and-sleep-tbi

Podcast Resources
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General information about sleep hygiene:  https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene
For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I):  Provider search tab at https://www.behavioralsleep.org/
To find an accredited Sleep Disorders Clinic:  http://sleepeducation.org/find-a-facility
Traumatic Brain Injury resources from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center: 
https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/sleep-and-traumatic-brain-injury
https://msktc.org/lib/docs/Info_Comics/MSKTC_SleepComic_508.pdf

Mindful Meditation

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Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU
Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation

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Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/resilience-and-disability-in-the-time-of-covid-19

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.