Impact of device use on sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about how device use impacts sleep with effective strategies to enhance sleep.

Impact of device use on sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about how device use impacts sleep with effective strategies to enhance sleep.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Links between device use before bedtime
  2. Strategies for managing device use before bedtime (e.g. turn off devices two hours before bed, dimming screens, blue light filters, switching off notifications etc.)

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5 Questions

Q1.
Sleep deprivation is when...
You get the right amount of sleep.
Correct answer: You get too little sleep.
You get too much sleep.
Q2.
Waking up more than once per night is a sign of...
Good quality sleep
Correct answer: Poor quality sleep
Q3.
Which of the following are symptoms of sleep deprivation.
Correct answer: All of above
Lack of energy
Mood changes including feelings of stress or anxiety
Poor or risky decision-making
Slowed thinking
Q4.
Sleep deprivation will most likely cause weight loss.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
The cycle of sleep deprivation can never be broken.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
As the sun rises, the light encourages cortisol production.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What hormone does blue light reduce?
Alertness
Cortisol
Correct answer: Melatonin
Sleepiness
Q3.
Blue light is good for our eyes.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
When should you put down or turn off devices before going to bed?
15 minutes
20 minutes
Correct answer: 30 minutes
5 minutes
Q5.
Blue light filter is harmful
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Health and prevention: Sleep and routines

RSHE (PSHE)