Did you know that taking time to improve your sleep quality is a great way to improve your mental health? Quality sleep allows your brain to process emotions, thoughts, and memories. Good sleep also improves your thinking and learning skills and helps your overall well-being. Sleep deficiencies, on the other hand, can adversely affect the activity in certain parts of your brain, making it difficult to control your emotions or handle adverse situations. It can even increase your risk for depression and suicide. Research shows that nearly one-third of the population struggles to get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. A study conducted by the CDC determined that participants who averaged six hours of sleep or less per night were two and a half times more likely to experience mental distress than those who slept more than six hours. Adding interventions to help people improve their quality of sleep can significantly impact their mental health in positive ways. Learn more…