Resources - Sleeping Difficulties
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This page contains relevant information and resources for students concerned about sleeping difficulties.
Sleeping difficulties, such as insomnia can be related to a number of physical and psychological causes. For this reason it is important to discuss the problems you are having with a doctor or another health professional if they persist. A lack of helpful sleep can also cause other problems, such as difficulty concentrating or impaired memory so it is important that the cause of your sleeping difficulties are identified and treated accordingly, before they become more serious.
Often people with insomnia, or who have difficulty getting to sleep can turn to sleeping pills (or benzodiazepines), which may assist them in getting the rest they need. Such medication should only be used with the assistance of a medical practitioner however, as they can be ineffective or problematic if used for an extended period of time or without consultation with a prescribing doctor.
Check out the following resources and services for more information about sleep difficulties, their causes, and where to get help.
Swinburne University Services and Resources
- Student Development and Counselling - For one-on-one counselling to help you examine possible reasons for your sleep difficulties and develop effective relaxation techniques.
- Swinburne Health Service - Offers a friendly and accessible service including first aid, medical consultations, health counselling, health promotion and health information. These services are provided at no cost in a strictly confidential manner.
- Swinburne Psychology Clinic - For one-on-one counselling to help address and overcome your sleep difficulties.
- Local Community Council Databases - Search for your local community services that offer treatment for sleep difficulties.
Other Depression Services and Resources
- TRANX - provides a benzodiazepine withdrawal support service through counselling, telephone support and resources to help people recover from dependency on tranquillisers or sleeping pills.
- Virtual Pamphlet Collection - A collection of virtual pamphlets on many common student difficulties, including various mental health conditions as well as study tip sheets. Collated by the University of Chicago.