{"id":28612,"date":"2018-02-14T21:14:23","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T21:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\/?page_id=28612"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:24:44","slug":"sleep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\/healthpromotion\/sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"parent":206,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-28612","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","content":"Healthy sleep habits are essential to academic success, emotional well\u2011being, and overall health. Prioritizing sleep supports concentration, mood regulation, and resilience. Health Promotion offers educational workshops, resources, and practical strategies to help students develop balanced sleep routines, understand the importance of rest, and create habits that support both short\u2011term performance and long\u2011term well\u2011being.","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-large"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2><strong>The Importance of Sleep for College Students<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Getting enough <span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">sleep is <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">crucial for college students, as it significantly impacts cognitive <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">function, academic achievement, emotional regulation, and learning.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">Here\u2019s how quality sleep benefits you:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cognitive Function:\u00a0<\/strong>Adequate sleep enhances learning, attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities. Research shows that well-rested individuals perform better in tasks requiring focus and concentration <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109408__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHeZ53Ag7c$\"><strong>Wang et al., 2024<\/strong><\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26594659\/__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHexDP_bIo$\"><strong>Eugene &amp; Masiak, 2015).<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Academic Achievement:\u00a0<\/strong>Students who prioritize sleep tend to achieve higher GPAs. Sleep quality is closely linked to academic success, making it essential for optimal performance in your studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.2147\/AMEP.S261525__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHeM4nYHp4$\"><strong>Jalali et al., 2020;<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/open.library.ubc.ca\/soa\/cIRcle\/collections\/undergraduateresearch\/18861\/items\/1.0444932__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHe7pUlhzQ$\"><strong>Storie-Soth et al., 2024<\/strong><\/a>).<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Emotional Regulation:\u00a0<\/strong>Good sleep helps manage stress and anxiety levels. When you are well-rested, you\u2019re better equipped to handle the challenges of college life, leading to improved emotional well-being (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.smrv.2021.101556__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHeWmrCEdw$\"><strong>Scott et al., 2021<\/strong><\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jcm12134340__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHe0KiTlqA$\"><strong>Alwhaibi &amp; Al Aloola, 2023;<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.3934\/Neuroscience.2018.1.1__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHeXpOV4Ko$\"><strong>Vandekerckhove &amp; Wang, 2017)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Learning and Memory:\u00a0<\/strong>Sleep plays a vital role in consolidating information learned during the day. A solid night\u2019s rest helps your brain process and retain knowledge, making it easier to recall important concepts during exams (<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37023710\/__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHeYrutb80$\"><strong>Brodt et al., 2019;<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.1146\/annurev-psych-010419-050815__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHebOXQ6e0$\"><strong>Paller, Creery, &amp; Schechtman, 2021<\/strong><\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/doi.org\/10.1152\/physrev.00032.2012__;!!CGUSO5OYRnA7CQ!Y8kNYOWzAeJ7MXUwfW4GCZM8jiDkrbGTGRMGhAL9n6KY5caBd57SW1t6z92U5VXG_z5K4Y6caPsH93nXXNHenbnq8gU$\"><strong>Rasch &amp; Born, 2013)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPrioritizing sleep is an effective way to boost your focus, improve your academic performance, and support your overall mental health. Make sleep a priority for your success in college!","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-large"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>Zzzzs to As Online Sleep Challenge<\/h2>","content":"Our online program provides students with practical tips and strategies to calm the mind for a better night\u2019s sleep. The 21-day challenge includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An online presentation covering the science and physiology of sleep, as well as sleep challenges common to college students.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Informational emails about sleep &amp; diet, caffeine &amp; alcohol consumption, technology use, and environmental factors that disrupt sleep.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Relaxation and mindfulness training.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simple &amp; practical tips.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sleep logs and other helpful tracking tools.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Register<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRegistration for this online program is open all year and students can begin any time. To sign up, <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/c7S5o1\">visit our\u00a0registration page<\/a>. Upon registration you will receive an email to complete a sleep questionnaire. After that, participants will benefit from motivational quick tips (sent approximately every three days) and educational emails (sent once per week).","background_color":"#ffffff","width":"width-large"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>Sleep Resources<\/h2>","content":"<h3><strong>Sleep Support<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>University Health Service<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Need help improving your sleep? UHS Primary Care and the UCC offer support for sleep concerns, including sleep hygiene coaching, counseling, and resources for managing stress, anxiety, and insomnia.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Take the next step: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\/primary-care\/\">UHS Primary Care<\/a> at (585) 275-2662 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\/ucc\/\">the University Counseling Center<\/a> at (585) 275-3113 to learn about available support.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Health Promotion: <\/strong>At our office on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> floor of Susan B. Anthony Dorm, you can drop by to grab the following items:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Sleep eye masks<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lavender sachets<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rochester.edu\/college\/wcsa\/services\/campus-information-center.html\"><strong>Campus Information Center<\/strong><\/a> offers the following equipment to be signed out:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Breathing Lamps<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Light Therapy Lamps<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Noise-Cancelling Earmuffs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Apps<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-108352 \" style=\"max-width: 100%; font-size: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/uhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-e1763578840580-1024x366.png\" alt=\"Icons for the 3 apps listed in text. \" width=\"460\" height=\"165\" \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.risescience.com\/rochester\">Download the RISE App<\/a> -\u00a0<\/strong>the first energy management app that helps improve sleep and energy to help people reach their potential!<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/justgetflux.com\/\">Flu.x<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Decrease blue light on your computer!<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\">The Sol App <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW134952471 BCX0\">-<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW134952471 BCX0\">\u00a0 The<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\"> #1 Mental He<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\">alth and Spirituality app in the nation with many mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation practices. <\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink TrackedChange TrackChangeHyperlinkInstruction SCXW134952471 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/mindful\/sol-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW134952471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134952471 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">糖心传媒 students, faculty and staff can get a free premium subscription here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW134952471 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sleepfoundation.org\/bedroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create the Best Environment for Sleep<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/index.html\">An Overall Sleep Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/healthy-sleep\/healthy-sleep-habits\/\">Healthy Sleep Habits<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-large"}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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