Trying to forget the unforgettable- musing on PTSD and sleep
By Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Curt Gray, Psychiatrist Lest We Forget will be pledged across the nation this Anzac Day as we approach 100 years since Gallipoli but for many of our veterans and ex-servicemen, …
The Importance of Sleep-During Mental Health Week- 5th-12th October 2014
By Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith It’s no secret that we all feel a little fuzzy in the head when we have not had enough sleep. But ongoing sleeplessness or insomnia can lead to serious mental health issues, including anxiety and …
Take Action During Sleep Awareness Week
If you are suffering from insomnia, there is no better time to act than now, during Sleep Awareness Week. The long standing programme, Towards Better Sleep has a group commencing on 9th October with 3 spots still vacant. For those …
5 Common Sleep Problems answered by Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Dr Curt Gray & Kathryn Smith
1. Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier Going to bed when you are not sleepy can start a vicious insomnia cycle. You feel anxious and frustrated that you can’t fall asleep, and then you lie awake while …
9 effective ways to get your sleep back on track when suffering from jet lag
By Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith & Psychiatrist, Dr Curt Gray Most of us at some stage of our lives will experience the suffering of jetlag, a temporary condition caused by air travel across time zones. Our …
A Healthy Man Needs His Forty Winks
Men’s Health Week- 9-15 June 2014 Lack of sleep is often something that we associate with the female population, with pregnancy, motherhood and hormones wreaking havoc with normal sleep patterns. But are we forgetting the other 50% of the population? …
Seriously Unhealthy Sleep Facts
Did you know an estimated 6% of the Australian population have a sleep disorder? Research conducted by Access Economics for Sleep Australia reveals some shocking statistics associating sleep disorders with 9.1% of work related injuries, 8.3% of depression, 7.6% of …
Show Me the Light- Insomnia and Technology
Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith, explains how technology affects our sleep and shares useful advice on how to cure a sleep delay. The Age of Accessibility Most of us are connected to the outside world 24/7. We keep our mobile …