Sleep is essential to mental health and well-being. The relationship between the amount and quality of sleep a person gets and their mental-emotional health is reciprocal.
The relationship between the amount and quality of sleep a person gets and their mental health is reciprocal.OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay
Sleep is the body’s primary way to restore, repair, and rejuvenate. Sleep helps restore the cells in the body, and wash away toxins accumulated from the day—literally. During sleep the brain effectively goes into repair mode, activating neuronal connections. Without adequate sleep, the overall blood flow to the brain is decreased, which disrupts, and the ability to think clearly.
49 percent of Americans report not being exposed to healthy bright light in the morning. The natural light-dark cycle has a powerful impact on36 percent of Americans don’t meet the recommendation for physical activity . Physical movement helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep throughout the night.
58 percent of Americans report being on the phone, computer, or TV screens shortly before bedtime. The light from such screens negatively impacts circadian rhythms.
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