Sleepio
Sleepio
What is Sleepio?
- It’s an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that’s free to access if you live in Scotland
- The programme runs over six weekly sessions – giving you tools and techniques to help get your sleep back on track
- It has a proven record as an effective long-term solution to sleep troubles
- It has been validated in 12 randomised controlled trials with over 13,000 participants – In one randomized trial, Sleepio helped 76% of poor sleepers achieve healthy sleep
You can view this file for more detailed information – Sleepio –Welcome Letter
How can I access it?
- From a desktop, laptop or tablet, visit www.sleepio.com/nhs to access the programme.
- Click on the ‘Get started” link to take a two-minute test and discover your Sleep Score.
- Enter your email address and first half of postcode at the end of the test to receive your personalised sleep report.
- You will start with a two-minute quiz to find out your Sleep Score and get a personalised report.
- Then you’ll be guided through online sessions by your animated sleep expert, The Prof, to learn a range of cognitive and behavioural techniques that are proven to work.
DISCLAIMER: NHS Lothian are not involved in, own or manage this online self-referral service
From the cost-of-living crisis, to post-pandemic stresses – there are plenty of reasons why we might be experiencing feelings that result in difficulty sleeping. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed at the moment, but our top three tips are designed to help you navigate this challenging time:
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Coping with Stress Self-Help GuideThis booklet will tell you more about stress, and help you to see if stress is a problem for you. It makes simple suggestions about how to manage stress and what other help maybe available.- Pain Concern – RelaxationThis leaflet is designed to help you understand what stress is, inform you as to why is it important to be able to relax when you have chronic pain and provide some relaxation exercises for you to try.
- NHS Inform – Self Esteem GuideThis self-help guide is intended for people with mild-to-moderate mental health issues.
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- VIDEO: Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks and Anxiety
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- CBT for Sleep Difficulties
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- Improving Your Mood Apps
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- Problem Solving
- Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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We want to help you make changes in your own lives and point you in a direction to start doing so. This is Wellbeing Lothian’s aim.
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