For more information visit: EVE’s Healthy Bite AUGUST AWARENESS SLEEP What is sleep? A repeated state of relaxation and reduced, unresponsive awareness It helps to repair and restore our brains and bodies, and is vital for maintaining good mental health Sleep affects our ability to use language, sustain attention, understand what we are reading and hearing If our sleep is poor, our performance, mood, and interpersonal relationships can be affected For more information visit: http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/mind-yourself/good-mental-health/feel-well/sleep/

For more information visit: Good sleep doesn’t just mean lots of sleep: it means the right kind of sleep So what can I do to get the right kind of sleep? Maintain a regular sleep routine Keep active Avoid tea and coffee, or foods high in sugar, in the evenings No naps X For more information visit: http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/mind-yourself/good-mental-health/feel-well/sleep/

For more information visit: Where you sleep also influences how you sleep Ensure that you don’t use technology 2 hours before you sleep Keep the bedroom temperature cool Keep the bedroom as dark as possible Reduce noise levels where possible X For more information visit: http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/mind-yourself/good-mental-health/feel-well/sleep/

For more information visit: If you do wake up unexpectedly: Avoid checking the time Don’t smoke Leave the bedroom, have a warm drink or read a book until you feel sleepy enough to go back to bed For more information visit: http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/mind-yourself/good-mental-health/feel-well/sleep/