Part 1: For Mental Health Professionals

This didactic program will address the following topic areas:

• The foundations of sleep health and an overview of DSM-5 criteria for sleep-wake disorders
• A brief exploration of the bidirectional relationships between sleep and mental health
• Clinical assessment and intervention strategies when working with clients with insomnia
• Sleep self-care strategies for professionals

Part 2: For Clients and General Public

This interactive program will address the following topic areas:

• Discussion on how sleep relates to our mental health and overall well-being
• Learning on our chronotype and building our days around it!
• Improving our sleep habits and deciding where to start
• Understanding the influence of substances on sleep: “this is our sleep on drugs”