Understanding Sleep

Sleep Talk: Episode 61 – Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming has come in to popular culture in recent years, and may provide a way of managing nightmares and distressing dreams in the future.
Headache and sleep
Poor sleep can exacerbate headaches and migraine. How does this happen and what can be done to improve both sleep and headaches?
Mindfulness and sleep
Sleep heals our bodies and minds, but it doesn’t always come easily. Mindfulness can help us fall asleep and stay asleep.
Eating for good sleep
By making a switch to healthier food and drinks, you can improve your sleep. Rather than seeking out sleep superfoods, focus on your overall diet and eating pattern.
Perfect Sleep?
Having trouble sleeping? Maybe you're trying too hard. Sleep doesn't need to be perfect. Trying to make it perfect can actually make sleep problems worse.
Daylight Saving – Good or Bad?
Whilst daylight saving time gives us more hours of light in the evening during summer, it can have negative impacts on health.
Sleep Talk: Episode 60 – Burnout
Are you constantly exhausted? Do you find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have burnout.
Awake or Asleep?
It can be hard to tell whether you are awake or asleep, particularly for people with insomnia. How can this happen?
Sleep Talk: Episode 59 – Sleep and Suicide
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?
Sleep Talk: Episode 58 – Lighting and Sleep
How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? What should with lighting to optimise sleep and health?