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Why Sleep is Important
For a person who’s on his phone all of the time checking work emails, answering calls, and arranging schedules, sleep might be the last thing he’ll choose to do for the day. You should know that every person NEEDS sleep. So, today on Our Mental Health Podcast, Dr Lade concentrates on how it’s beneficial to your mental health.
Sleep is a biological necessity. It helps us recover and regain the energy we use from the day before so that we can be fully-functioning on the following day. Know some great strategies to get the best out of a good sleep. Some of her tips were following a specific time for sleeping and waking up, setting up your sleeping quarters, and avoiding things that can interfere sleep beforehand. Having a good sleep is a good way to avoid chronic mental illness in the future.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 3 Brain States:
- Wakefulness – when we do our activities
- Non-REM
- REM
- How much sleep do we need? It depends on our age. A baby sleeps for 16-18 hours a day. Kids sleep for around 10 hours a day. Most adults should sleep at a minimum of 6 hours of sleep.
- You have to know what works for you. You have to make sure you’re not sleep-deprived to function fully on the next day. It helps to retain information and lets you perform better.
- Sleep is needed for thermal regulation, energy conservation, metabolism regulation, immune function, etc.
- Avoid things that can interfere. Stress and anxiety can make you restless through the night. Caffeine, alcohol, and certain medications make it for you to difficult to sleep.
- The sleeping environment is important as it sets the foundation for sleeping. Your bedroom should be comfortable and clutter-free. Keep away gadgets an hour before to not let the light interfere with melatonin production.
- Follow a specific time when you go to sleep & wake up every day. Have relaxing activities before bedtime, like having a bath, listening to classical music, etc.
BEST MOMENTS
- Why do we need sleep? “It’s a very important part of our life. It’s a very important part of our functioning. It’s a very important part of our mental health. It’s a very important part of our productivity and fruitfulness.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.
Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.
CONTACT METHOD
- Dr Lade’s Twitter
- Dr Lade’s LinkedIn
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For a person who’s on his phone all of the time checking work emails, answering calls, and arranging schedules, sleep might be the last thing he’ll choose to do for the day. You should know that every person NEEDS sleep. So, today on Our Mental Health Podcast, Dr Lade concentrates on how it’s beneficial to your mental health.
Sleep is a biological necessity. It helps us recover and regain the energy we use from the day before so that we can be fully-functioning on the following day. Know some great strategies to get the best out of a good sleep. Some of her tips were following a specific time for sleeping and waking up, setting up your sleeping quarters, and avoiding things that can interfere sleep beforehand. Having a good sleep is a good way to avoid chronic mental illness in the future.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 3 Brain States:
- Wakefulness – when we do our activities
- Non-REM
- REM
- How much sleep do we need? It depends on our age. A baby sleeps for 16-18 hours a day. Kids sleep for around 10 hours a day. Most adults should sleep at a minimum of 6 hours of sleep.
- You have to know what works for you. You have to make sure you’re not sleep-deprived to function fully on the next day. It helps to retain information and lets you perform better.
- Sleep is needed for thermal regulation, energy conservation, metabolism regulation, immune function, etc.
- Avoid things that can interfere. Stress and anxiety can make you restless through the night. Caffeine, alcohol, and certain medications make it for you to difficult to sleep.
- The sleeping environment is important as it sets the foundation for sleeping. Your bedroom should be comfortable and clutter-free. Keep away gadgets an hour before to not let the light interfere with melatonin production.
- Follow a specific time when you go to sleep & wake up every day. Have relaxing activities before bedtime, like having a bath, listening to classical music, etc.
BEST MOMENTS
- Why do we need sleep? “It’s a very important part of our life. It’s a very important part of our functioning. It’s a very important part of our mental health. It’s a very important part of our productivity and fruitfulness.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.
Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.
CONTACT METHOD
- Dr Lade’s Twitter
- Dr Lade’s LinkedIn