Getting a good night's sleep is important as it keeps us both physically and mentally healthy.

Here are some tips to help you catch some z’s.

Morning

• Get out of bed as soon as you wake up – don’t hit snooze
• Try to get out of bed the same time each morning
• Get some fresh air
• Do some physical activity

Day

• Don’t nap
• Problem solve things that are keeping you awake at night
• Get some exercise
• Avoid caffeine after 4pm
• Stay away from energy drinks!

Evening

• Don’t go to bed too early
• Avoid using alcohol to help you sleep
• Don’t smoke within two hours of going to bed
• Don’t go to bed hungry
• Avoid backlit screens such as TVs, computers and iPads
• Read a book

Night

• Keep your room cool, quiet and dark
• Avoid too many blankets

If you’re still not sleeping well and need some help – whether sleep related or general health related – here are a few people you can talk to.

Mind Health Connect
Resources, tips and self-tests
mindhealthconnect.org.au

Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
beyondblue.com.au

Lifeline
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au