LibGuides: Wellbeing Collection: Sleep

Books

Instant Calm: over 100 easy-to-use techniques for relaxing mind and body by Paul Wilson
Call Number: Sighthill Main stock (613.792 WIL)
Short, easy-to-follow solutions based on meditation, acupressure, self-hypnosis, psychotherapy, aromatherapy, exercise and diet.
Learn to sleep well kit : a practical guide to getting a good night's rest by CIdzikowski, Christopher
Call Number: Merchiston DVD Collection 613.794 IDZ
Practical exercises designed to improve the quality of your night’s rest and restore your energy levels and concentration.
Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques by Colin Espie
Call Number: Craiglockhart Main stock 616.8498206
Offering CBT techniques as an alternative to medication to treat insomnia.
Sleep: A Very Short Introduction by Russell G. Foster; Steven W. Lockley
Call Number: Sighthill Main stock 612.821
An exploration of the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, how sleep is measured, and the causes and consequences of major sleep disorders.
Nothing much happens : calming stories to soothe your mind and help you sleep by Kathryn Nicolai
Call Number: ebook
Fictional tales written to ease the mind before bed and reveal those small, sweet moments of joy that may be found in the commonplace.

The Secrets of Sleep
Documentary series following people as they try to overcome their debilitating sleep disorders.

Deep Energy 2.0
Music for sleep, meditation, relaxation, massage, and yoga aimed at those who can’t fall asleep to voices. Each hour-long instalment of the series includes ambient sounds meant to make listeners sleepy.
Game of Drones
A spoof podcast based on the HBO series for which it’s named. It consists of the most boring Game of Thrones recap, designed to help turn off your brain before bed.

Feeling Good
Relax your body and mind with a series of audio tracks designed to help you build confidence, energy and a positive mindset. Your progress is visualised in the form of a tree which gradually fills out with leaves and flowers as you listen to more recordings. Your local GP will be able to provide you with a username and password to access the rest of the recordings.
My Possible Self
Take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour with the My Possible Self mental health app. Use the simple learning modules to manage fear, anxiety and stress, and tackle unhelpful thinking. Record your experiences and track symptoms to better understand your mental health.
Thrive: Feel Stress Free
This game helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life.
Insight Timer
Home to more than 2,500,000 meditators, Insight Timer is rated as the top free meditation app on the Android and iOS stores.