Research by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 14% of adults had difficulty falling asleep almost every day or every day in the last month — and nearly 18% had a hard time staying asleep. Insufficient sleep can lead to any number of mental and physical health issues. Studies show inadequate sleep can cause things like an increased risk of obesity, a decline in cognitive function, and a higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity. In short, sleep talk

Research done by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that at least 1 out of every 7 children experienced neglect or abuse in the last year (although this number is believed to be much higher since so many cases of childhood abuse go unreported). It’s estimated that more than two-thirds of children go through one or more traumatic events by age 16. Trauma in childhood can stem from various adverse experiences such as abuse, violence, neglect, loss, or exploitation. talk

Trigger warning: This article discusses mental health issues and suicide, but we believe having difficult conversations and discussing these topics in respectful and non-stigmatizing ways is important. If you or someone you know is in a life-threatening situation, please:  Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at +1 (800) 273-8255 Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Use these resources to get immediate help. A mental health crisis involves an urgent, heightened state of distress that poses an talk

Sleep therapy — sometimes called sleep counseling or sleep psychology — is a type of therapy that focuses explicitly on diagnosing and treating unhealthy sleep quality and patterns. It uses a variety of effective therapeutic techniques to help you get better sleep by improving sleep hygiene to manage conditions like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other sleep conditions.  Sleep therapy uses cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation exercises as a way of improving sleep habits, and some people benefit from the talk