This course is part of the Lifestyle and Recovery series. In this course we will explore why we sleep, the factors influencing sleep, keeping a sleep diary and how to create effective sleep routines.
This course has five sections. The course will take about sixty to ninety minutes to complete. However, this timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the reflective questions. There is also a ninety-minute-long video which you may wish to view. You do not need to finish the whole course in one go. If you leave and come back to the course, it will remember where you got up to.
If you would like to get a certificate for this course, you must mark each page complete. You can do this by pressing the ‘mark complete’ button at the bottom of each page.
This course is for education and information only. It does not provide therapy, medical advice or professional support. If you need crisis support, please contact local mental health services, your GP or telephone 111 or the emergency services.
Course updated: April 2025
The Every Mind Matters (NHS.uk) (opens in a new tab) has information on sleep too. Scrolling through their website brings up various options like sleep tips and a sleep audio.
Mind also have lots of information on sleep - How to cope with sleep problems (.org.uk) (opens in a new tab)
The NHS has a sleep and tiredness section on their website which has self-help tips to fight tiredness and a bedtime meditation video - NHS Living well (NHS.uk) (opens in a new tab)
Sleep foundation (opens in a new tab) have helpful information on their website about sleep. They have articles on sleep health, sleep disorders and rating the comfortableness of sleep products.
The sleep charity (opens in a new tab) has a national helpline alongside information for children, adults, professionals, and the workplace. They also have downloadable resources available.
This episode of What's Up Doc discusses what the ideal night's sleep looks like and how worried we should be about not getting enough sleep. You can access this via the BBC Radio 4 website (opens in a new tab)