Kate Mikhail

Author of Teach Yourself to Sleep. Substack SleepHealthy+. Psychotherapist. Journalist. Masterclass tutor. Keynote speaker. Passionate about sleep 😴

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Why some sleep advice can make your insomnia worse...

https://t.co/23u8Ch83JQ

#Insomnia #Sleep #Neuroscience #habits #sleephealthy+

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

For years I was trapped in an insomnia cycle: tired but wired, awake half the night, mind racing in a sleep-anxiety loop.
Until I discovered how suggestion, neuroscience and neuroplasticity was shaping my sleep…
https://t.co/BTYAdkV5To
#insomnia #Sleep #Neuroscience

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Up to 88% of your daily behaviours are habitual, including your sleep!
The problem? Many of those habits start out innocently enough but go on to sabotage your sleep at night...
https://t.co/HgQ14DIdPu

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

When you think about it – it’s hardly surprising there’s a big sleep disconnect. Globally.

Because not only is society at odds with the circadian you, all those sleep tips & tactics, gadgets & remedies are selling you short!

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#sleep #insomnia

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

You’ve tried sleepy teas, supplements, essentials oils and a pillow spritz… you’ve tried white noise tracks, brain games, and mindfulness… and your bedtime routine is unlike any other… but your sleep is in tatters and not picking up. So, what to do?
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[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

The Three Sleep Shapers... we need to look at our sleep as a whole, if we want to understand our sleep and work with it... https://t.co/4X2gtjUTSa
#sleep #insomnia #HealthHabits

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

I’m thrilled to share I’ve launched an evergreen sleep library on Substack – Sleep Healthy+ – for those of you fascinated by sleep, psychophysiology, neuroscience, neuroplasticity, the science of habits... So do come over and take a look… https://t.co/0GXzcdneOV

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

🎉 I’m so pleased to share that after an intensive and fascinating year of study (hence being extra quiet on social media), I'm now an integrative psychotherapist and a fully qualified cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist – specialising in sleep 😴
#sleep #health #mentalhealth

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Brain Areas Take Micro-Naps While the Rest Stays Awake

New research reveals that sleep can be detected by millisecond-long brain activity patterns, showing that small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain stays awake, and vice versa.

This study challenges traditional views on sleep and wake states by uncovering high-frequency patterns that define sleep.

Using advanced neural network analysis, researchers identified these micro-naps, which could help in understanding neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases linked to sleep disturbances.

These findings provide a deeper insight into the complex dynamics of brain function.

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[The Conversation @ConversationUK]

‘Sleeping on it’ really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs https://t.co/CB8queZ8sA

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Unlocking Sleep’s Role in Emotional Health

Researchers shed new light on the critical role sleep plays in managing emotional memories.

This extensive research synthesizes findings from neurobiology, neurochemistry, and clinical psychology to uncover why sleep is essential for our mental health.

It highlights how neurotransmitters like serotonin and noradrenaline, which are turned off during REM sleep, allow the brain to process emotional experiences without triggering a stress response.

The study emphasizes the interaction between the hippocampus and amygdala in storing and reformatting emotional memories during sleep, proposing that disruptions in this process due to poor sleep quality could heighten the risk of mental health issues.

This research not only sheds light on the fundamental workings of sleep but also underscores the importance of managing sleep disorders to maintain mental well-being.

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[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

My interview about Teach Yourself to Sleep, with @WellnessCurated presenter Anshu Bahanda, is now part of the 'Best of Wellness Curated' series: Sleep issues and the science behind it:
https://t.co/PVfU3QCfJs
#Sleep #insomnia #sleeptip

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

The Mysteries of Dreams and Their Impact on Our Lives

Researchers presented innovative studies on the nature and impact of dreams on our waking lives.

They are uncovering how dreams are not just nighttime narratives but have profound effects on our daytime cognition and well-being.

Using advanced neuroimaging and experimental approaches like lucid dream reporting, the studies demonstrate how dreams can influence our perception of sleep quality and even our mental health.

These findings suggest potential therapeutic applications, including dream manipulation techniques to enhance sleep quality and reduce nightmares, offering new avenues for clinical interventions in sleep and mental health disorders.

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[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

@RoySocMed @royalsociety My great great uncle Richard Waters was a pioneer in clinical hypnotherapy and I am a total advocate!

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Fascinating look at the medical use of Clinical Hypnosis: Past, Present & Future, at the Royal Society of Medicine. Thank you for such insightful talks on what this powerful technique can achieve! @royalsociety #clinicalhypnosis #hypnosis #health https://t.co/x1w3HkAcXN

[National Sleep Foundation @sleepfoundation]

Healthy sleep is linked to improved emotional functioning in teens. Full stop.

➡️ NSF’s 2024 Sleep in America® Poll found that teens who get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep each night have lower levels of depressive symptoms.

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Managing #circadian rhythms through intense #light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of #circulatory system conditions including #heart disease, according to a new study from researchers at @CUAnschutz. https://t.co/8lS8iihrRl

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Here's an article I contributed to...
#sleep #HealthTips

[Esquire UK @EsquireUK]

An Expert Guide on How to Sleep Better https://t.co/18laZUAwdV

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Happy World Sleep Day! 🎉😴Instead of worrying about the negatives of inadequate sleep, neuroscience shows you’re best off focusing on the rewards, to help you sleep easy – eg greater energy, charisma, health, cognitive function…
#teachyourselftosleep #WorldSleepDay #insomnia

[Kate Mikhail @KateMikhail]

Quality day = quality sleep = quality day... our days & nights are intertwined.
Exercise is just one of the things we can do in the day to improve the quality of our sleep
#sleeptips #health @SciTechDaily1
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