SLEE
P
WARM UP
What factors affect the quality of our sleep?
Do you think the amount of sleep
required varies from person to person?
How does the lack of sleep affect our mood and
productivity?
What impact does sleep have on
memory consolidation and cognitive
function?
SLEEP VOCABULARY
Recharge
Well-being
Drowsy
Worry-prone
Predisposition
Vulnerability
Anxiety
Sequelae
How much time should it take to What can affect your sleep?
SLEEP fall asleep?
Why do children need so much sleep
Does our sleep position really while elderly people have a lesser need
reveal things about our for it?
personality?
Some people claim that they can function
DISCUSSION actively with only 2-3 hours of sleep. Do you
share this point of view? Can you provide some
statements explaining why sleep is essential
and beneficial for our overall health?
SLEEP
HABITS
• How many hours of sleep do you get each night?
• Can you fall asleep anywhere?
• Do you use an alarm clock to wake you up? If so, do you
ever use the snooze button?
• Have you ever overslept for something important? If so,
what happened?
• Do you drink coffee in the morning to help you wake up?
• Do you like to take naps during the day?
• Do you like to sleep in total darkness or with a night
light?
SLEEP HABITS
Can you create a
manual with at least 7
points on how to
improve the quality of
sleep.
INSOMNIA
1. What is an insomnia?
2. What are the causes of
insomnia?
3. What are some common
symptoms of insomnia?
4. What is the difference
between just a few nights of
bad sleep and a sleep
disorder?
Standard Interview Format for the
Evaluation of Insomnia
• What time do you go to bed? What time is your final
awakening?
• How long does it take you to fall asleep?
• Do you awaken during the night? If yes, how many times?
• How much total sleep time do you get?
• How much total sleep time do you need to feel rested?
• How long have you had this sleep pattern?
• What was your sleep like before you developed this problem?
• What treatments have you tried for your sleep problem?
• Did any of these treatments help?
SIDE EFFECTS
• Squeamish, constipation
• Light-headedness
• Tremors
• Incontinence
• Memory problems
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Constipation
PARASOMNIA
1. What are parasomnias?
2. Does it detrimental for our
health?
3. Do we need to treat it or
not?
4. Have you ever experienced
parasomnias?
Why are People Sleeping Less and
Why Does It Matter?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
and the Sleep Research Society, the minimum
recommended amount of sleep per night is 7 hours.
However, a recent study has shown that on average,
people are sleeping less than 7 hours per night. In fact, in
the United States and many Eastern countries, this
number has fallen below 6 hours per night.
Do You Really Need 8 Hours of
Sleep Every Night?
Interpretations of Common
Dreams
• Dreams about falling
• Dreams about losing teeth
• Dreams about being chased
• Nightmares
• Dream in black and white
COFFEE/CAN`T
LIVE
WITHOUT IT?
1. Do you think coffee is
good or bad for our
health?
2. Why do so much
people drink coffee?
3. Is a cup of cappuccino
a need or our habit?
4. How can caffeine affect
our general health?
SUMMARY
1. Why do we need sleep?
2. What is going on with our
brain when we sleep?
3. How can you describe your
sleep?
4. What do we need to do to
have «sweet sleep»?
5. Do you have some special
routine before going to bed?
STAY SAFE AND
HEALTY🤗
