{"id":25082,"date":"2023-08-22T15:12:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T20:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/?p=25082"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:01:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:01:02","slug":"the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Sleep Habits, Mental Health, and Academic Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#the-sleep-deprivation-epidemic\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The sleep deprivation epidemic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#sleep-and-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Sleep and mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#academic-performance-and-sleep\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Academic performance and sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#timelycare-strategies-for-better-sleep\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TimelyCare strategies for better sleep<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#consistant-sleep-schedule\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Consistant sleep schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#sleep-friendly-environment\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Sleep-friendly environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#relaxation-techniques\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Relaxation techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#limit-screen-time\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Limit screen time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#avoid-stimulants\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Avoid stimulants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/the-link-between-sleep-habits-mental-health-and-academic-performance\/#bedtime-routine\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Bedtime routine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25082\" class=\"elementor elementor-25082\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cfba01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6cfba01\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0899e86 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0899e86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b9a7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49b9a7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The experts always say to get enough sleep, but what does that actually mean? And what does it mean to get restorative, quality sleep? To start, let\u2019s talk about why we need quality sleep, especially as college students. Sleep plays a crucial role in the mental health and academic performance of college students. And yet, a <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/mental-health-supreme-court-rulings-among-college-students-top-stressors\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">TimelyCare survey<\/a> of 1,200 students found more than half reported getting less than six hours of sleep per night, falling short of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thensf.org\/sleep-awareness-week\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">National Sleep Foundation\u2019s recommended 7 to 9 hours.<\/a> Given \u201cfifty percent of all adults who sleep less than that recommendation experience greater levels of depressive symptoms,\u201d how can colleges and universities support students&#8217; sleep to promote their mental health and academic success?<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-sleep-deprivation-epidemic\"><\/span>The sleep deprivation epidemic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6473877\/#:~:text=Sleep%20deprivation%2C%20which%20has%20been,medical%20and%20mental%20health%20issues.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Sleep deprivation has reached epidemic levels among college students<\/a>, casting a shadow over their mental health and academic performance. A study by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found a staggering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2022\/22_0060.htm#:~:text=However%2C%20at%20least%2060%25%20of,sleep%20per%20night%20(2).\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">six out of ten college students experience poor sleep quality.<\/a> College students are riddled with responsibilities from classes to sports, jobs, extracurricular activities, and oh yeah, sleep. Sleep often gets put on the backburner by students especially since they are used to \u201crunning on fumes\u201d and functioning on what is deemed to be just enough sleep. Poor sleep quality, especially over time, has direct consequences, including increased tension, irritability, depression, confusion, reduced life satisfaction, and poor academic performance.<\/p><p>At first, sleeping 6 hours instead of 7 may not seem like a significant difference. Over time, the consequences start to appear in our day-to-day lives, and we can become accustomed to this low level of functioning. Think about the importance of a clear windshield when driving. If it\u2019s dirty or foggy, the driving conditions are poor, visibility is less, and accidents can happen. Even without accidents, we aren\u2019t running as efficiently as we could, yet we become comfortable with our \u201cfoggy windshield\u201d, meaning our lack of sleep.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sleep-and-mental-health\"><\/span>Sleep and mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165032711000292?via%3Dihub\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Numerous studies<\/a> highlight the strong association between sleep and mental health. Research published in the National Library of Medicine, for instance, shows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8651630\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">people with insomnia are between 10 and 17 times more likely than those without insomnia<\/a> to experience clinically significant levels of depression and anxiety. Additionally, poor sleep is linked to post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, and psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Symptoms of mental illness and sleep deprivation play into each other, which is to say, symptoms can mimic each other and build off of one another. For example, a symptom of anxiety can be difficulty concentrating and a student may find themselves reading the same sentence over and over again. Sleep loss can also lead to difficulty focusing so the concentration difficulties become even more widespread, and it becomes difficult to distinguish what is a symptom of anxiety and what comes from sleep deprivation. In this case, it\u2019s both.<\/p><p>The Harvard Medical School emphasizes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvard.edu\/in-focus\/sleep\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">importance of sleep in maintaining good mental health<\/a>, asserting lack of sleep impairs cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Cognitive functioning involves processes like planning, organizing, memory, etc, all vital in order to thrive as a college student. Emotion regulation on the other hand is our ability to manage emotions, meaning how we recognize the emotions and release them in a healthy or, in clinical terms, in an adaptive way. When we don\u2019t sleep, our ability to use our cognitive functions and regulate our emotions is significantly diminished. Chronic sleep deprivation contributes to increased stress levels, reduced ability to cope with challenges, and heightened emotional reactivity, which points to the importance of not just sleep quantity but also sleep quality over time.<\/p><p>As students grow older, poor sleep quality can manifest into more serious health complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and even a stroke. Because insomnia weakens mental functions in relation to academic performance, reduced sleep quality also leads to mental health concerns and vice versa.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"academic-performance-and-sleep\"><\/span>Academic performance and sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>The CDC asserts that there is abundant evidence of the positive correlation between poor sleep quality and academic failure, low-grade point average, and negative academic performance.<\/p><p>Research published in the National Library of Medicine demonstrates that college <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4075951\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">students who obtain less sleep are more likely to experience lower academic performance<\/a> and struggle with concentration, memory, and decision-making. Inadequate sleep compromises our cognitive processes, attention, information processing, and the ability to retain and recall information.<\/p><p>The relationship between sleep and academic success is further supported by research conducted by Carnegie Mellon University. Their study concludes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/news\/stories\/archives\/2023\/february\/nightly-sleep-is-key-to-student-success\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">consistent and sufficient sleep is crucial for student success<\/a>, with improved problem-solving skills, creativity, and overall academic achievement observed in those who get enough sleep. Cramming for an exam might lead to 5 hours of sleep one night with the goal of studying and retaining more information yet not having slept impedes our ability to retain and recall that information. Essentially, if we want to exercise our skills and perform well, we need to be able to concentrate, make decisions, and use our memory, all of which are impeded if we don\u2019t sleep enough. Students tend to forego sleep since it is something in their control, something they feel they can take away from their busy schedules.<\/p><p>Recognizing the critical role of sleep in student well-being, TimelyCare took steps to support students&#8217; sleep habits. The recently introduced Self-Care for Sleep Journey provides students with a comprehensive resource guide to enhance the quality and quantity of their sleep. By focusing on restorative, restful sleep, this journey supports students to improve their mood, energy levels, and overall well-being.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"timelycare-strategies-for-better-sleep\"><\/span>TimelyCare strategies for better sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>To promote healthy sleep habits, TimelyCare&#8217;s Self-Care for Sleep Journey offers evidence-based strategies that students can incorporate into their daily routines:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a1397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a1397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/yc8ri1i34g.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_yc8ri1i34g seo=true videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/yc8ri1i34g\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c671caa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c671caa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82d2677 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"82d2677\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bc065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22bc065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"consistant-sleep-schedule\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Consistant sleep schedule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e031295 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e031295\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Set a regular bedtime and wake time to regulate your body&#8217;s internal clock, promoting better sleep quality and a natural sleep-wake cycle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d7c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70d7c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sleep-friendly-environment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sleep-friendly environment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d3f3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d3f3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Create a quiet, dark, and cool bedroom. Use earplugs or a white noise machine to minimize noise disturbances. Use blackout curtains or an eye mask to block out light. Maintain a slightly cooler room temperature for optimal sleep.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6418d48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6418d48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"relaxation-techniques\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Relaxation techniques<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad17191 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad17191\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Practice deep breathing, meditation, or gentle stretching before bed to calm your mind and release tension. Utilize guided meditation apps or relaxation podcasts to wind down.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2308ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2308ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"limit-screen-time\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Limit screen time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82e4cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82e4cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reduce exposure to electronic devices emitting blue light, such as smartphones and tablets, at least one hour before bed. Engage in relaxing activities like reading or taking a warm bath instead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6c1c35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f6c1c35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"avoid-stimulants\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Avoid stimulants<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4bbd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4bbd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSteer clear of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol close to bedtime, as they can disrupt sleep. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f784b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6f784b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bedtime-routine\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Bedtime routine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-129750b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"129750b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Establish a consistent pre-sleep routine that includes reading, listening to calming music, practicing gentle yoga, or journaling. 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