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Festival season is almost upon us and having a good time is going to be a priority - but getting a good night's sleep can make these events even better! It's easy to feel overwhelmed or even grouchy in loud/busy environments, and poor sleep can make this a lot worse....

POV: I’m on my period and can’t sleep! As if navigating teen-hood, hormones and busy school life isn’t enough, you get your period! And what’s worse, it can affect your sleep! Teens already get a rough ride with getting decent Zzzs thanks to the delayed sleep phase...

Your bedroom plays an important part in getting a good night’s sleep.  There is a lot to consider including temperature, light and comfort.  Here are some tips to help you to turn your bedroom into a little haven to help you get a good night’s sleep: Decorate in...

Teens often experience changes in their sleep patterns, and the holiday season, including Christmas, can have an impact on you sleep for various reasons. Here are some factors to consider: School Break: Christmas holidays can disrupt your usual routine, including...

There’s so much information available about what you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to sleep, and most of it is great, but sometimes it’s easier to go back to basics - so it’s time we ask ourselves, how do we get to sleep? It’s important to remember that...

We’ve all suffered, at some point, from being scared to sleep in the dark, and what’s important to remember is that this can happen at any age. That fear of being in an unlit room, unaware of your surroundings can be overwhelming, but we’re here to show you that it’s...

It’s that time of year again where it starts getting cold and festive, so we’ve got the best stocking fillers for you! With our unique list of possible gifts to improve your sleeping at night, here’s just a few ideas of how you can get a great night’s sleep with just...

Winter can be a time of festivity, joy, and excitement, but it can also bring its difficulties. We know how difficult it can be to fall asleep when it’s cold, raining, and icy, but don’t worry because we have you covered (no pun intended). There are a range of reasons...

With the World Cup starting in November, it’s a constant reminder of the positive benefits that exercise has on sleep. It isn’t a myth that exercising regularly tends to help people sleep better. Did you know that athletes often focus on sleep as much as their diet...

We know how difficult it can be to drift off some days and for your mind to shut off for the night, but we have collected our 5 essential playlists to relax and help you to get a better night’s sleep. 1. Sound Waves Playlist name: Sleep Inducing Sound Waves Created...

If you’re struggling with your sleep but don’t want to confide in your parents or even your friends, then help is now just a phone call away. Our new National Sleep Helpline is now open for you to chat directly with one of our trained sleep advisors who will offer...

With sleep deprivation known to affect everything from your attention span to your planning and problem-solving skills and behaviour, re-establishing a good sleep routine is vital in the back to school countdown. Sleep deprivation affects every aspect of your life,...

You’ve heard it all before: Don’t watch TV or scroll through social media in bed. Don’t drink energy drinks too close to bedtime.  Don’t nap… and yet you’re doing all this but you still can’t sleep! So what’s going wrong? Here are some other reasons why you still...

Hi. My name is Susie, I am in Year 11 and I have been involved in the Teen Sleep Hub since last summer. I heard about the project from my school and I felt very strongly that this was a project I would really like to take part in. Personally, I have always needed a...

“I’m tired” my friends would mumble as a greeting while rubbing their eyes. “What time did you go to sleep?” I would ask. “I did homework from like 1 to 2AM and then fell asleep around 3.” I have some variation of this conversation at least once a day (probably twice...

Sleep is something that you don’t normally think about as a factor of anything, sometimes, we definitely know that we aren’t getting enough sleep and sometimes, we definitely know that we’ve overslept. I wanted to get involved with The Sleep Charity’s Teen Sleep Hub...