applications of research

Question 1

Understanding Insomnia

Answer 1

damage to the hypothalamus can occur after surgery, trauma or disease. The SCN is part of the hypothalamus- damage to this can lead to insomnia.

damage to the pineal gland (regulates melatonin
production), can also lead to insomnia.

Question 2

ways to improve on sleep problems

Answer 2

Relaxation techniques, Sleep Hygiene

Question 3

Relaxation techniques

Answer 3

Clearing the mind/writing down concerns (to reduce
anxiety & worry) AND deep breathing & relieving
tension in body through visualisation.

Balances the nervous system by calming the
sympathetic nervous system & supporting the
parasympathetic nervous system to do its job.

Question 4

Sleep Hygiene

Answer 4

make changes to health (diet/exercise/ coffee etc.)
and physical environment to promote sleep

reduce light/ electronic equipment (light- block melatonin production)

regulate temperature
comfortable bedding
bedroom decluttered & clocks faces turned away