Insomnia and stress

Sleep is essential and has benefits for nearly all aspects of mental and physical health. But what happens when stress gets in the way and sleep problems occur? Pharmacy teams can be there to support customers and help them get a better night’s sleep with OTC recommendations and self care advice.

Learning objectives:

• Be aware of the stages of the sleep cycle
• Understand the causes of insomnia and stress
• Know some of the OTC treatments available that may be appropriate
• Be able to provide advice on sleep hygiene.