Understanding the Science of Sleep with Dr. Melissa Ree

Sleep. Why do we need it? What exactly is it? Learn about the science of sleep from expert Dr Melissa Ree so you can work towards improving sleep health, mental health and overall wellbeing. Melissa shares valuable research and insights on what occurs in the brain and body during the different phases of our sleep cycles. She also explains what we can do to optimise our sleep for better feeling and functioning.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• What quality sleep actually is and how it differs from person to person.
• The impact poor sleep can have on mental health and the cycle of ‘sleep anxiety’.
• How to address poor sleep by changing habits and behaviours, rather than addictive and problematic sleep aids.

Our favourite quotable moment:

“We know that sleep is critically important to health and wellbeing. It’s now regarded as one of the three pillars of good health.” - Dr Melissa Ree (7:42)

Resources:

https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/

Facebook @sleepmattersclinic

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ree/

Instagram: @sleepmattersclinic

Google Scholar: Melissa J Ree