Behavioral Health Clinic

  As you may recall from  part 1  sleep quality impacts our greater mental and physical health in a variety of ways. Even so, achieving adequate sleep can prove to be a great challenge. In light of this, below are a few introductory tips and things to consider, alongside reminders, for those who are hoping to improve their sleep habits! Tips & Considerations: Be mindful of food and beverage choices throughout the day! Consuming alcohol or caffeine in the hours that lead up to bedtime can greatly alter the length and quality of the night’s rest. Given each individual reacts to and metabolizes these substances differently, utilize your best judgment and err on the side of caution when consuming them in the afternoon or evening hours, consulting a professional as needed for further guidance. Additionally, light, healthy snacks may be enjoyed up until it is time to rest, while full, hearty meals should be avoided in the 2 hours directly preceding sleep time. Allow yoursel...

  Have you ever returned home from a trip feeling exhausted or irritable, finding it difficult to focus or find motivation? These are some common symptoms of jetlag, the body’s natural response to traveling over two or more time zones in a brief period of time. Adjusting mentally and physically to a new time zone can take days and potentially weeks, but could you imagine experiencing this adjustment more frequently, despite having no travel plans? Unfortunately, this is a reality for many individuals who experience jetlag-like symptoms which sprout from their social demands, commonly known as social jetlag. Researchers have found that this phenomenon impacts two-thirds of individuals currently studying or working in industrialized countries (Caliandro, 2021). What is Social Jetlag?  Social jetlag is the term used to describe inconsistent sleep patterns that result from a difference in our internal biological clock and our external social clock. Put simply, social jetlag happen...