Why is sleep so important?

• Enhances mental wellbeing
• Amplifies good feelings/mood
• Increases alertness and focus
• Naturally improves energy
• Boosts the immune system

What if I don’t sleep?

• College students who do not get enough sleep have lower GPA, more anxiety, and are prone to hallucinations (Drayton, Gullatt, & Johnson, 2006).
• Eight hours daily is recommended to avoid the negative health effects of sleep deprivation (Drayton, Gullatt, & Johnson, 2006).
• Chronic sleep insufficiency is linked with shorter lifespan (McKnight et al., 2011)
• Sleep deprivation impairs motor skills and mental health
• Lack of sleep leads to headaches and cognitive impairment. 
• Sleep deprived people exercise less (Jarrin et al., 2013)
• Less sleep is linked to heart disease (Garaulet et al., 2011)
• Irregular sleep patterns has been linked to obesity
• Tired driving is a cause of many fatal vehicle accidents.
• Use of caffeine furthers sleep disruption (Miller, 2014).