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Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene refers to healthy sleep habits. Good sleep hygiene is important because of how crucial getting good sleep is for your mental and physical health, as well as your overall quality of life.

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CBT-i Coach App Learn More

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for treating insomnia. CBT-i Coach is a mobile app for people who are engaged in CBT-I with a health provider, or who have experienced symptoms of insomnia and would like to improve their sleep habits.

Available in the App Store.

The Doze App Learn More

A free sleep app for young adults. Doze helps you learn about your sleep patterns and make changes to improve your sleep. Visit the website for additional downloadable resources and companion guide.

Available in the App Store.

Goodnight Mind: Turn Off Your Noisy Thoughts and Get a Good Night's Sleep Learn More

Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Goodnight Mind directly addresses the effects of rumination – or having an overactive brain on – your ability to sleep well. Written by two psychologists who specialize in sleep disorders, the book contains helpful exercises and insights into how you can better manage your thoughts at bedtime, and finally get some sleep.

Your Guide to Healthy Sleep Learn More

Free guide from the US Department of Health & Human Services (NIH) and the National Lung and Blood Institute.  

Insomnia: Restoring Restful Sleep Learn More

From Harvard Medical School  information on how behavioural treatment and lifestyle changes can help insomnia sufferers.  

5 Relaxation Techniques for Better Sleep Learn More

Psychology Today (2017) A sleep expert gives advice on how to improve your sleep.