Sleep is universally important, but for people who are neurodivergent (for example, individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or other neurodivergent traits), sleep can present particular challenges. Understanding those unique features and tailoring strategies accordingly can make a significant difference in their sleep h...

Ever wondered why a restful night seems to lighten your mood the next day? A new study led by UWA PhD student Vanika Lall (supervised by Sleep Matters’ Clinical A/Prof Melissa Ree, and Prof. Romola Bucks at UWA) unveils how improving sleep can ease depressiv...

“Pre-holiday busyness…I can’t switch off or relax and feel a sense of guilt for not feeling sociable.”

For many of us, the end-of-year summer holidays is a paradox: on the one hand – relief, celebration, downtime. On the other, travel, family demands, schedule changes, and that under-the-radar anxiety that somehow we should be relaxed, happy and sle...