Sleep and the Student - College Concerns

27%

of college students report having trouble sleeping over the last year [1]

Caffeine stays in the blood of a healthy adult for four to six hours. [2]

Quit energy drinks, soda, coffee or other stimulants in the early afternoon so they won't disrupt your ability to sleep later on. 

Turn off or put away smart phones, TVs, tablets, computers and other electronics an hour or so before bed.  The light they give off can affect your body's chemicals and rhythms, making it hard to fall asleep. [3]

Instead of staying up all night, get some sleep and wake up really early to finish a paper or study for an exam. Aim for 8 hours of sleep if you can. Your brain will thank you with improved memory and cognitive functioning.

60%

of college students reported "pulling an all-nighter" once or more since starting school.  Doing so was associated with a lower GPA. [4]

Sometimes a simple change can make a world of difference. 

See a doctor if you have one or more of these problems 3 nights per week, for a month or more:
 

• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Waking up too early
• Not feeling rested after sleep
• Difficulty concentrating
• Trouble functioning at school [5]