Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep can cause health problems such as low mood, irritability and difficulty concentrating, and can even affect relationships and social life if sleep problems are longer-term.

Good sleep habits, such as going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, (sometimes called ‘sleep hygiene’) can help improve sleep. Practicing mindfulness or self-help CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) techniques can also aid sleep by lifting your mood, easing anxiety and helping you manage stress. For help, advice and more information, visit Every Mind Matters, an NHS website offering mental health support.