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Mental Health and You

Psychology in Schools: Improving your sleep

Season 2, Ep. 1
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Mental Health and You is back after a short summer break.


In this episode Psychotherapist Linda Brindle and Clinical Psychologist Hope Westgate are joined by our Youth Team's Assistant Psychologist Olivia and 16 year-old Ethan who has recently worked with the team to improve his sleep.


They discuss how to get a better nights sleep and what to avoid in order to get a good sleep.


Whilst this episode is delivered to you by our Psychology in Schools team much of the guidance discussed within can be applied by adults also.

 

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