Sleep Better: The Science And The Myths
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- Synopsis
- Scientific research into sleep has dramatically increased during the past decade, with greater understanding of the hormonal and brain activity during sleep which has a key influence on your health and wellbeing. This expert, accessible book presents a combination of sleep hygiene, evidence-based techniques, psychological skills, and mindfulness practices to help improve your sleep. It examines common myths and stereotypes which may damage your chances of sleeping well, and gives tips for dealing with your sleep problems effectively. Topics include:How much sleep you really needSleep quality and quantityUnderlying issues, such as stressful life events, depression and anxietyPhysical clinical problems, such as snoring, sleep apnea and asthmaPerpetuating factors of sleep issues such as habits, perceptions, attributions, beliefs and thoughtsInsomnia - wired and tiredPsychoeducation to help with sleep problems, with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT; CBT-I, along with stimulus control, sleep/bed restriction therapy, worry time, and paradoxical intention Sleep hygiene, such as de-cluttering, eating, regular behaviours, exercise. Behavioural sleep interventions for parents with babies and young children Practical application of mindfulness
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781847094582
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781847094575
- Publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Date of Addition:
- 06/27/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Professor Graham Law and Dr Shane Pascoe
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.