Improve your mental health with better sleep

Doctor with stethoscope
Valley News - Health
For some, the holidays may be the happiest season of all, but for others the hectic pace and endless to-do lists can take a real toll on their mental health. This year, the impact is heightened by a global health pandemic.According to a survey from Mattress Firm, more than 60 million Americans said COVID-19 has worsened their quality of their sleep, and those losing sleep are often seeing their mental well-being and healthy habits worsen. Nearly half of respondents said COVID-19 increased their worries and prevented them from falling or staying asleep at night, with 41% said their poor sleep has a negative impact on their daily lives.“It’s no surprise that when our minds are full or our hearts are heavy, our mental health tends to suffer," Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a sleep health exp
Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.