http://counsellingresource.com/features/2006/05/06/sleep-mood/ Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:06:01 -0500 hourly 1 http://counsellingresource.com/features/2006/05/06/sleep-mood/#comment-48155 cindy hawkins-legorreta Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:17:34 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/archives/2006/depression/what-does-sleep-have-to-do-with-mental-health/#comment-48155 Being an avid cook, I tout the benefits of chocolate for sleep. That "cup of cocoa" when I snuggle in is a never-fail way to move me off to dreamland. My husband is from Mexico and makes a DIVINE cup of Latin style chocolate: warm, fragrant and creamy. Making this part of the bedtime pre-sleep ritual also establishes a kind of mental routine. Your body and mind "get it" that it's time to sleep, and it helps to make a transition from one's waking day to the restful, restorative hours abed. Works like a charm! ZZZZZZZ. Being an avid cook, I tout the benefits of chocolate for sleep. That “cup of cocoa” when I snuggle in is a never-fail way to move me off to dreamland. My husband is from Mexico and makes a DIVINE cup of Latin style chocolate: warm, fragrant and creamy. Making this part of the bedtime pre-sleep ritual also establishes a kind of mental routine. Your body and mind “get it” that it’s time to sleep, and it helps to make a transition from one’s waking day to the restful, restorative hours abed. Works like a charm! ZZZZZZZ.

]]> http://counsellingresource.com/features/2006/05/06/sleep-mood/#comment-44684 Fat and frumpy! Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:51:59 +0000 http://counsellingresource.com/features/archives/2006/depression/what-does-sleep-have-to-do-with-mental-health/#comment-44684 [...] A good night sleep is pretty crucial to feeling happy and beautiful. We’ve all heard that good sleep will improve mood; it only makes sense that it also helps to combat depression and increase self assurance. Take some [...] [...] A good night sleep is pretty crucial to feeling happy and beautiful. We’ve all heard that good sleep will improve mood; it only makes sense that it also helps to combat depression and increase self assurance. Take some [...]

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