Wellness Wednesday: Learn about concussions and sleep
[November 20, 2018 || York Region Concussion Clinic] Troubles with Mr. Sandman “Ms. Caitlin Heino, occupational therapist at YRCC, will answer your questions about [...]
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Wellness Wednesday: How trauma leads to pain, mental health concerns, and sleep problems
Trauma and sleep problems go hand in hand in a culture where violence is common and victims suffer in silence out of fear. [...]
#ICYMI: April’s survey of sleep and the 4 Ms: mind, mental, memory, and mood
In April, we examined the broad swath of connections linking poor sleep with the 4Ms: mood disorders, mental health, memory problems, and intellect/learning (mind). Here's a recap, #ICYMI, plus links to all other posts related to the topic at SHC. [...]
Mental illness, mood disorders, memory lapses, overtaxed minds and sleep… Final thoughts on the 4 Ms
Poor sleep can lead to real health problems that truly are "all in your head." [...]
Theater of the sleepy mind: our 4 Ms video and podcast roundup
Without sleep, we can struggle with memory and learning, mood stability, executive function, and mental processing. These podcasts and videos capture the strange landscape of the brain and mind under the influence of sleep deprivation. [...]
Paradox: Trauma requires sleep to heal, but people with trauma can’t sleep
Understanding the root cause can help, but the challenges are still significant, regardless the kind of trauma [...]
The 4 Ms and Sleep: Mental, Mind, Memory & Mood
The month of April opens with our brand-new theme: The 4Ms and [...]
How do misaligned circadian rhythms affect the body?
How our bodies and brains process light and other time cues provides the foundation for our sleep-wake cycles. These cues keep our circadian rhythms properly aligned so that [...]
