External Resources
It is not necessary to read this section in its entirety. Skim the section and only read the topics that feel relevant to you.
Professional Help
If you have implemented some or all of the strategies from this module and are still finding your sleep quality, timing, or length to be inadequate, please reach out to a qualified professional!
Oftentimes, sleep studies and sleep-related healthcare are covered by health insurance. Use your insurance portal to find a provider near you who can offer you a consultation and more information about a possible diagnosis and treatment plan.
CBT-I Specialist near you
Sleep Clinics near you
https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-center/
Resources for Women
The Sleep Foundation. Healthy Sleep Tips For Women of All Ages. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/healthy-sleep-tips-women
Society for Women’s Health Research. Women and Sleep: A Guide for Better Health https://swhr.org/resources/women-and-sleep-a-guide-for-better-health/
The Sleep Foundation. How Can Menopause Affect Sleep? https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/menopause-and-sleep
Cleveland Clinic. Pregnancy and Insomnia. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/pregnancy-insomnia
The Sleep Foundation. How to Sleep Better While Pregnant. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/pregnancy/tips-for-better-sleep
Resources for Older Adults
National Institute on Aging. The Science of Sleep
Help Guide, Healthy Aging
https://www.helpguide.org/aging/healthy-aging/how-to-sleep-well-as-you-age
National Institute on Aging. A Good Night’s Sleep. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/sleep/good-nights-sleep
Resources for Parents
Sleep Strategies for Children
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/sleep-strategies-kids
“Get Kids to Fall Asleep”, Children’s Hospital Colorado
https://www.childrenscolorado.org/just-ask-childrens/articles/get-kids-fall-asleep/
Additional Resources
Insight Timer (Meditation app)
The Breathing App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app/id1285982210
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ayny.breathingapp&hl=en_US&pli=1
Contributor: Chase Williams