If you are at imminent risk for self-harm please go to the Madison Memorial Emergency Room. For individuals who are at risk for harming themselves or are having a similar significant crisis, please dial 988 to access the Idaho Careline and be prepared to select Option 3. For students who are actively meeting with a BYU-Idaho counselor and are at risk for harming themselves or having a similar significant crisis, please call 208-496-HELP (208-398-4357).
Overview
Many factors can cause sleep problems. Depression, stress, illness, pain, heartburn, work shifts, extreme temperatures, barking dogs, and too much light are just some of these factors. Loss of sleep often brings fatigue, irritability, depressed mood, and even illness. Better sleep can quickly get you on your way to being your “old self” again. Treatments for sleep problems include medication and behavioral interventions. Behavior interventions help, because sleep is like a habit that can be trained.
Additional Resources
- Mindfulness Library: Meditation for Restful Sleep
- Calming Your Worry, Module 6: Lifestyle Factors, Session 3: Physical Exercise and Sleep Habits