Sleep Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/category/sleep/ Excellent Psychiatric Care Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sleep Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/category/sleep/ 32 32 70562394 Sleep and Temperature Regulation https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:23 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23419 In our practice, we have found insomnia to be one of the issues that comes up most frequently, and one of the things people are most motivated to seek relief for.  Temperature regulation, especially cooling, is a promising area for further exploration in dealing with insomnia. Sleep onset is tightly linked to thermoregulation. As we get sleepy, the body typically ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/sleep-and-temperature-regulation/feed/ 0 23419 Dawn and Twilight Simulator for Insomnia https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/dawn-and-twilight-simulator-for-insomnia/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/dawn-and-twilight-simulator-for-insomnia/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23355 A patient has recommended the Philipps Hue smart light as a very helpful insomnia solution.  Designed like a regular bedside lamp, the smart light can be programmed to begin lighting with a light blue hue, gradually growing to lilac light, and ending up with a bright sunlight simulator, waking you with a natural-seeming sunrise instead of a loud noise like ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/dawn-and-twilight-simulator-for-insomnia/feed/ 0 23355 The Quiet Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:44 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23330 Every so often, a patient shares an observation that reminds me how small environmental changes can have a profound impact on mental health. Recently, one of my patients with Bipolar I disorder told me about his experience using a smart lamp—the Philips Hue Twilight—which mimics natural sunrise and sunset light. He wasn’t expecting much when he bought it. What he ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/feed/ 0 23330 How High-Quality Sleep Promotes Resilience to Depression and Anxiety https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/how-high-quality-sleep-promotes-resilience-to-depression-and-anxiety/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/how-high-quality-sleep-promotes-resilience-to-depression-and-anxiety/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21602 A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of York discovered that getting high-quality sleep can enhance one’s resilience to depression and anxiety. Published in the journal Cortex, the study revealed that individuals who reported having good sleep were less prone to developing symptoms of depression or anxiety during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a study ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/how-high-quality-sleep-promotes-resilience-to-depression-and-anxiety/feed/ 0 21602 Blue Spectrum Light https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/blue-spectrum-light/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/blue-spectrum-light/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:22:06 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=20796 Blue spectrum light, as emitted by electronic screens of all kinds disrupts sleep patterns and circadian rhythms when they are used in the evening and at night.  These disruptions are especially problematic for people with mood disorders, who often experience difficulty sleeping and maintaining regular daily schedules of activities. We recommend blue light blocking glasses that block at least 90% ...

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