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What can I do to get better sleep?

To get better sleep, you can try:

• Limiting or avoiding using device screens before sleep
• Relaxing before bed with a warm bath, reading a book or listening to the radio
• Exercising regularly but avoiding vigorous exercise too close to bedtime
• Cutting down on caffeine, especially in the evening
• Avoiding too much food or alcohol late at night
• Going to bed and waking up at roughly the same time each day
• Having a bedroom that is dark and quiet
• Not having a TV in the bedroom

If you cannot get to sleep, you could get up and do something relaxing. Then go back to bed when you feel sleepy.

If you regularly have problems sleeping, then you can discuss this with your GP.

Sometimes, GPs or psychiatrists may offer you medication to help you sleep. But medication for sleep is only recommended as a short-term solution.

Your GP or psychiatrist should give you information about medication, but you can ask them questions too.

Here you can find more information about GPs and your mental health.