Teensleephub.org.uk

Teens & Young People

WebCall our National Sleep Helpline, open between 7pm and 9pm Mon/Tues/Thurs and 9am until 11am, Mon/Weds. Advice and information for teens and young people, with top tips to help you if you are struggling with your sleep.

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URL: https://teensleephub.org.uk/teens-young-people/

Parents & Carers

WebEmphasise the importance of sleep and that it improves memory and performance. Teens need at least eight hours’ sleep on school nights. Encourage regular exercise – 20 minutes three times a week will help. Suggest they drink less caffeine (in cola and energy drinks as well as tea and coffee). Too much caffeine stops them falling asleep and

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Sleep Better… Make the Swap!

WebReleasing pent -up tension through exercise is also highly beneficial, helping to reduce stress before bedtime. Exercising is also followed by a drop in your body’s temperature, which aids better sleep. Haul your bum off the sofa and away from gaming and the TV and make time for 30 minutes of exercise a day. Don’t be afraid of the dark

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Hi Ho Hi Ho It’s Back To School We Go!

WebWith sleep deprivation known to affect everything from your attention span to your planning and problem-solving skills and behaviour, re-establishing a good sleep routine is vital in the back to school countdown. Sleep deprivation affects every aspect of your life, from friends and family relationships to school performance and your general mood. So, by ensuring […]

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Back To School in Sleeptember

WebSeptember marks the start of our annual campaign, #Sleeptember. The theme for this year is ‘sleep education’ with our #knowyoursleep campaign. If you want to improve your sleep or understand why it is important to get a good night’s sleep, then celebrate it with us! We want to teach people to really #KnowYourSleep. So let […]

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Problem Sleeping

WebCall our National Sleep Helpline, open between 7pm and 9pm five days a week, Sunday to Thursday. If you’re struggling with your sleep but don’t want to confide in your parents or even your friends, then help is now just a phone call away.

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Campaign Awakens Teens To The Value Of Sleep

WebOur online Teen Sleep Hub sits at the heart of our campaign ‘Teen Sleep Matters’ to promote the importance of sleep for young people’s mental health. The hub – aimed at teenagers, not parents – addresses the link between poor sleep and mental health as well as the triggers for sleep deprivation and the practical strategies that can be

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Guest blog by Susie Baruch

WebHi. My name is Susie, I am in Year 11 and I have been involved in the Teen Sleep Hub since last summer. I heard about the project from my school and I felt very strongly that this was a project I would really like to take part in. Personally, I have always needed a lot of sleep and have not been able to function properly without a good night’s shut eye.

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Our Top 5 Spotify Playlists To Help You Sleep

WebOur Top 5 Spotify Playlists To Help You Sleep. We know how difficult it can be to drift off some days and for your mind to shut off for the night, but we have collected our 5 essential playlists to relax and help you to get a better night’s sleep. 1. Sound Waves. Playlist name: Sleep Inducing Sound Waves.

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