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The impact of sleep on health and well-being

A research report on sleep and mental health, produced for Mental Health Awareness Week 2011.

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Ten top tips for good sleep

When we don’t get good sleep, it can contribute to a range of problems including depression and anxiety. But it can sometimes feel hard to achieve amid the pressures of daily life. To help, we have come up with these top ten tips on how to get a good night’s sleep.

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Sleep and our struggles with it

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 will be Sleep, the Mental Health Foundation announced today.

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How to sleep better

This guide offers tips on how to sleep better - looking at improving the quality of your sleep, what causes sleep disorders and possible solutions, top tips from a sleep doctor, and a sleep diary template to help you keep track of your sleep.

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Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep

24th Oct 2025 / Prevention resources and tools

New research from the Mental Health Foundation reveals that millions of people across the UK aren't getting the sleep they need for good mental health.

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Ten top tips for good sleep

Regularly getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to ensuring we enjoy good mental health. We have come up with these top ten tips on how to get a good night’s sleep.

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Anxiety

The symptoms and causes of anxiety, and what help is available.

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Cymryd Cwsg o Ddifrif: Cwsg a'n Hiechyd Meddwl

Mae cwsg yn hanfodol i bob agwedd ar ein bywydau, ond eto cwsg yw un o'r pethau cyntaf yr ydym yn ei gyfaddawdu pan rydym yn profi cyfnod prysur neu lethol.

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Stress

The causes of stress, the signs of stress, the affects of stress, and help that is available.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

The symptoms and causes of ADHD, ADHD and other mental health problems, getting support and helping yourself.

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