Sleep Hygiene - The Danger In Silence

In today's episode of The Danger In Silence, Hannah Woodman speaks with our special guest: Amy Davenport Dakin, LCPC, LCMHC, a clinical mental health counselor who specializes in the treatment of first responders. Her work focuses on trauma treatment, mood disorders, addiction issues and stress. In this podcast, Dakin will give advice on ways you can focus on your mental health. She recommends sleeping without the influence of blue light, reading before you sleep, and gives many more helpful tips!   Host: Hannah Woodman (Helpline Coordinator at NAMI Maine) Guest: Amy Davenport Dakin, LCPC, LCMHC Learn More (Helpful Links): NAMI Maine's Helpline - https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/ More About Amy Davenport Dakin, LCPC, LCMHC - https://nperceptions.com/ Here Are Some Bonus Sweet Slumber Tips to help you drift off to dreamland: 1️⃣ Be a Creature of Habit ⏰ Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. 2️⃣ Power Down Before Bed 📱 Ditch the screens (phones, laptops, TVs) for at least an hour before bedtime. Blue light from electronics disrupts your sleep cycle. 3️⃣ Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine 🫧 Take a warm bath, read a book, or listen to calming music. 4️⃣ Make Your Sleep Sanctuary Sleep-Friendly 🆒 Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. 5️⃣ Exercise Regularly, but not too close to bedtime! 💪 A workout can help you fall asleep faster, but avoid strenuous activity in the hours before bed. #BestNightsSleep #CatchSomeZs #SleepForMentalHealth #MentalHealthMattersToME #Maine #DangerInSilence