Struggling with sleep? A student survey highlighted the need, Flinders has the expertise, and now MindSpot offers a free online course to help you finally get a good night’s rest.
I was in a committee meeting a few weeks back. In-between bouts of nodding off, I noted the results of a small student survey from last year that suggested students wanted more information on the topic of sleep.
I’ve mentioned it a few times on the blog. Flinders also has a long history of sleep research and treatments and the FHMRI Sleep team offer a wealth of information.
I saw in my email today that a respected online mental health clinic, MindSpot, now have a free Sleep Course.
The MindSpot Sleep Course is an 8-week online treatment program designed to help Australian residents over 18 years old understand sleep mechanisms and develop practical, evidence-based skills for better sleep. The course aims to help people fall asleep faster, increase sleep duration, improve daytime energy, and establish sustainable sleep habits. It includes optional weekly check-ins with trained mental health professionals and requires a commitment of at least four hours a week. Participants will learn about sleep regulation, effective techniques for improving sleep quality, strategies for managing sleep-related worries, methods to reduce daytime fatigue, and skills to address environmental factors affecting sleep. The course incorporates exercises, real-world examples, and additional resources for specific challenges, guiding participants through small, sustainable changes for significant improvements in sleep quality and overall well-being.
While you are there, you might check out some of their other courses as well. MindSpot is one of several established online CBT focused clinics in Australia offering free and low-cost support for different mental health and wellbeing related challenges. These services, which have been going strong for over a decade now, are likely to get a further boost from increased government mental health spending.
Online CBT courses, built by reputable institutions, offer a pretty good way to gain valuable knowledge and insights into how to support your mental health, and gain relief from different mental health struggles.
Some use them as a starting point for seeking help. Others use them as an adjunct to therapy or support from a GP.
To learn more, visit the MindSpot website. You can also find out about other similar clinics from this older post of mine.
