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THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Getting a good night\u2019s sleep routine can be hard. But good sleeping habits can really improve mental health and help everyone cope with life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives. Sleep Scotland recommends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New-borns 0-3 months                           14 to 17 hours ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infants 4-11 months                                 12 to 15 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toddlers 1-2 years                                   11 to 14 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-schoolers 3-5 years                         10 to 13 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School-aged children 6-13 years        9 to 11 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teenagers 14-17 years                           8 to 10 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young adults 18-25 years                     7 to 9 hours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our \u2018body clock\u2019 works best if we stick to routines and prepare our environment to encourage good sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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