Understanding Sleep

Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in Australia. How does sleep interact with suicide and what can we do to reduce suicide?

How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? What should with lighting to optimise sleep and health?

At times it can be hard to tell whether you have gone to sleep or not, or how much you have slept. This can be a particular problem for people with insomnia.

The current pandemic is having a significant impact on peoples' sleep. We discuss strategies people can use to help improve their sleep during this time. 

Pregnancy can be a challenging time, particularly for women with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy who rely on medications to manage symptoms.

Healthcare workers often have to work shiftwork which can lead to fatigue, sleep difficulties and impact health and performance.

Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health.

During times of uncertainty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, sleep can be challenging. We discus simple strategies to help your sleep and mental health.

Traumatic experiences can have a significant effect on sleep, causing sleep disturbance, nightmares and a fear of going to bed.