Teen Sleep, and why it matters, with clinical psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack

Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson

In this episode, I chat with clinical psychologist, Sally-Anne McCormack. Sally-Anne is the author of two books - "Stomp Out The ANTs - Automatic Negative Thoughts" and "Living With ANTs", is the mother of 4 children and runs a psychology practice in Melbourne, Australia with a particular interest in child and adolescent mental health.

Listen in to hear -

- how to understand the sleep cycle and the ways it impacts teens

- what is the wave of sleep
- the importance of not training the brain the wrong way to sleep & rules for better sleep
- what is good sleep hygiene
- the importance of navigating boundaries around sleep and devices with teens
This episode offers insight and practical considerations for parents and caregivers of teens for how to best manage good sleep hygiene to assist with their wellbeing.
Links:
You can find Sally and the resources discussed in this episode -
Website: https://www.sally-annemccormack.com.au
www.antsa.com.au
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