Sleep and mental health
Sleep is not an ‘option’, it’s something our bodies require to function at our best. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the benefits of quality sleep, what happens if you don’t get enough of it, and how you can improve your sleep.
Updated: Friday 22 September 2023
Published: Monday 5 June 2017
Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Luke Cousins shares eight lifestyle tips to help you sleep better.
Updated: Tuesday 28 March 2023
Published: Monday 8 August 2016
Nuffield Health's Head of Charity Brendan Street shares two cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night.
Updated: Thursday 23 March 2023
Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016
This audio body scan from MindLab's Dr Gail Davies is a simple mindfulness technique to help you reconnect with your senses and become more aware of your most important asset - your body.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016
The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.
Updated: Friday 7 October 2022
Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021
Getting a good night's sleep is vital for good mental health, so put your phone away and discover how you can get the best night's sleep possible.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Tuesday 9 October 2018