Adults: Advice & Information
ADHD & Sleep
Our online hub kindly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to support adults who have a diagnosis of ADHD and sleep issues.
Adult Sleep eBook
Supported by long-term partner, Bed Advice UK brought to you by The National Bed Federation, our new adult ebook, Understanding Your Sleep, will help you to get a good night’s slumber. #Letstalksleep!
Insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where you have extreme difficulty in getting to sleep, staying asleep or waking too early and not being able to fall back asleep.
Sleep Hygiene
Simple to follow, we have 10 points to show how making a few changes to your routine over a 24 hour period can make a difference to your wellbeing.
Sleep Environment
In order to enjoy a restful night’s sleep, you must pay some attention to your environment. Here are some things that should be considered.
Signs of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation, also known as insufficient sleep or sleeplessness, is the condition of not having enough sleep. It can be either chronic or acute and may vary widely in severity.
Shift work
Shift work is harmful to sleep. Our body’s internal clock is designed for us to be active in the day and asleep at night and the damaging effects on health are well known.
Road Safety Fatigue
Most people are well aware of the risks of drinking and driving but driving whilst sleepy can affect driving performance to the same degree as low-level alcohol intoxication.
Sleep Disorders
Whether it’s sleep apnoea, narcolepsy or restless leg syndrome, sleep disorders can impact on our everyday lives. Find out all you need to know about sleep disorders here..
Still not sleeping?
While it’s perfectly normal to have a couple of restless nights a month, if you’re still having trouble sleeping or experiencing other symptoms, it may be time to consult your GP or find further help.
FAQs
Sleep Diary
If you’re having trouble sleeping and can’t understand why, keeping a Sleep Diary can help identify what’s keeping you awake. The diary is a useful tool which will help to pinpoint any patterns.
Mental Health
There’s a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Lack of sleep can affect mental health, but mental health can also affect how well you sleep –so it’s important to address both issues.
Sleep Hub
Explore our comprehensive resource of advice, tips and information about all aspects of sleep to help you achieve a better night’s sleep.