Sleep

Sleep affects your mental health and your mental health affects your sleep.

 The Psych Collective

Sleep deprivation worsens mood, anxiety, concentration and memory. Learn ways of improving your sleep to enhance your mental wellbeing.

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By Al Griskaitis October 30, 2024
Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down how psychiatric medications affect mood, motivation and arousal using the Five Dials framework.
Moral injury and the gnashing of teeth PTSD and Bruxism
By Al Griskaitis June 29, 2024
In this blog, you will find out how PTSD causes bruxism.
Person writing a to-do list in a notebook labeled “4 BUCKETS” beside stacked books and a plant.
By Al Griskaitis June 1, 2024
Why can't you stop scrolling? Jess O'Garr & Dr Al break down the psychology of doomscrolling and share practical ways to replace the habit with something meaningful.
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By Al Griskaitis January 7, 2023
Find out whether seroquel for sleep has a negative impact on your health.
a woman is lying in bed looking at her phone
By Jess O'Garr August 24, 2022
Having trouble sleeping? Here are four things you can control to put yourself to sleep.
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August 12, 2021
Understand how your light exposure impacts your sleep and alertness.
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July 12, 2021
There is a really simple formula that is the secret to sleep. Find out here.
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July 12, 2021
When your body is exhausted but your head won't let you sleep, you need this...
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July 12, 2021
Can't get to sleep or stay asleep. Maybe you need some BRT.
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July 12, 2021
Use this one to keep track of your sleep problems so we know what to fix.