American comedian Dov Davidson said that “a lack of sleep is only bad if you have to drive, think, talk, or move”. This entertaining quip resonates with us all, given that we know how important sleep is to our physical and mental health. With today’s busy lifestyles, people are getting less and less sleep. Nearly half of Australians (48%) report having at least two sleep-related issues (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2021), leading to ongoing pressure on the public health system at an estimated $943.8 million in 2019-20 (Rise and Try to Shine: The Social and Economic Cost of Sleep Disorders in Australia Sleep Health Foundation, 2021). Sleep deficits affect all facets of human biology and behaviour – this report will summarise the effects of sleep deprivation and the psychological treatments available for people afflicted.
Check out this report written by Emma Queen on sleep deprivation and appropriate solutions. This report was used as a submission for her university assignment in Psychology (UniSA).
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