Optimizing Sleep for Physical and Mental Health
According to a recent study, more than 40% of firefighters have a diagnosable sleep disorder, more than doubling the general population. This class provides an interactive format to discuss what sleep cycles are, why they are important, and how they affect hormone levels. It evaluates powerful and simple sleep hygiene practices that people often overlook. It discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and how officers can use CBT-I to get remarkably better sleep in six weeks. It describes the types and usefulness of various sleep trackers.
