How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?

How does sleep affect mental health? Sleep problems and mental health conditions can actually contribute to one another. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to explore how getting quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your mental and overall well-being.

Though the mattress experts at Texas Mattress Makers are not mental health professionals, we do believe that your quality of sleep can impact your quality of life.

How does lack of sleep affect mental health?

A good night’s sleep is essential for your body and mind to efficiently function throughout the day. There are many cases where certain mental health conditions make it difficult for people to fall or stay asleep. According to studies cited in the National Library of Medicine, sleep disruptions can affect the body’s stress system, disrupting circadian rhythms and increasing vulnerability to conditions like depression.

That being said, if you are someone who struggles with a mental health condition, seeking the proper treatment and developing healthy sleep habits can be effective ways to improve your quality of life.

Pro tip: It’s no secret that feeling restless or stressed before bed can result in a bad night’s sleep. Finding ways to relax before bed, including trying different stretches for sleep, meditating, or even reading, can help your body wind down before you hit the pillow, resulting in improved sleep quality.

Does sleeping improve mental health?

Sleep is beneficial not only for our bodies but our brains as well. In our article discussing how to get a clear mind for sleep, we shared research that shows how sleeping is beneficial for brain activity. The act of sleep gives our brains the time to flush out toxins that build up during the day, resulting in improved brain function. To put it simply: if you don’t sleep, your brain can’t function properly. 

If our brains are not getting the rest we need, we start to feel stress, irritability, fatigue, and other negative side effects that affect our daily lives. Sleep will not cure mental health conditions entirely, but it does have a major impact on your ability to manage them. 

Earlier, we mentioned some tips for developing better sleep habits that can help with the issue of falling asleep. However, there is one important element to getting better sleep that most people tend to forget … and you lay on it every night.

The secret to better sleep

Though there are many factors that can contribute to sleep troubles, there is one key factor that many people tend to overlook: their mattress. When it comes to sleeping, your mattress is the most important tool — yet, most people end up sleeping on a low-quality mattress. 

Tossing and turning, not being able to fall or stay asleep, or waking up with aches and pains are all signs of a bad mattress. Sleeping on the wrong mattress can result in a multitude of sleep problems with lasting effects. The secret to better sleep is investing in a mattress with high-quality support and comfort components that will suit your specific needs.

Wondering, “What’s the most comfortable mattress for me?” Don’t worry; we can help with that. When you visit a Texas Mattress Makers showroom, we take the time to get to know you and your needs so that together, we can find the perfect mattress for you. A mattress is an investment in your physical and mental health — so don’t sleep on finding the right one for you.

Texas Mattress Makers founder Youval Meicler shares his professional opinion on why purchasing the right mattress is essential for your sleep quality and quality of life. 

Texas Mattress Makers can help you find the right mattress for you

How does sleep affect mental health? The two go hand-in-hand. Like how we use exercise equipment to maintain our physical health, your mattress is an important tool to get the best rest possible for your body and mental health. With help from the experts at Texas Mattress Makers, we can work together to find your perfect mattress match. Because we hand make all of our mattresses in our on-site Houston factory, we can provide you with a mattress with top-quality components without breaking the bank. Our mattresses are built to last you a lifetime so that you can get the best night’s sleep for years to come. 

Better sleep starts with Texas Mattress Makers. You can shop our mattress selection online, call 713-341-6252 to speak with an expert or visit any of our convenient Houston showroom locations today. 

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