Sleep is not just a time to rest but also directly affects the mental health of all family members. Prolonged stress, sleep disturbances or unscientific sleep habits can increase cortisol, the stress hormone, causing insomnia, anxiety and fatigue. Therefore, establishing a healthy sleep routine becomes an important factor for the whole family to maintain a healthy spirit and good resistance.
Sleeping posture does not decide everything
Many opinions on social media say that sleeping posture can reveal a person's level of stress or emotional state, but according to Dr. Bruce Tammelin, Director of Medicine at the Sleep Disorders Center, Providence St. Hospital. Joseph, scientific evidence of the link between sleeping posture and mental health is still very limited. The important thing is the quality of sleep and bed habits."
Current studies show that the side sleeping pose can help the brain eliminate waste, helping reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, but the most close link is stress and sleep: stress makes you sleep poorly, poor sleep makes stress worse. This condition can cause a vicious cycle, affecting the psychology of the whole family.
Building a healthy sleeping environment for the whole family
Dr. Kyoungbin K, Associate Professor of Sleep Medicine at UC Irvine, California, USA, recommends: Create a quiet sleeping environment, separate work and electronic activities from the bedroom. Practicing progressive muscle relaxation techniques or breathing deeply before bed will help signal the body is ready to rest".
For children, maintaining regular bedtime helps increase learning and optimism. Adults and the elderly should also prioritize deep sleep to improve memory, reduce stress and prevent chronic diseases. Small habits such as reducing light, avoiding caffeine and using phones before bed can make a big difference in the mental health of the whole family.
