Importance of sleep

Lesson Title: The Importance of Sleep – Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Brain Function (PSHE / Healthy Lifestyles)
This insightful KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson explores why sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. Through interactive tasks, scientific insight, real-life data, and behaviour analysis, students learn how sleep affects memory, decision-making, and emotional wellbeing – and how to develop healthier nighttime habits.

Lesson Aims:

Understand why sleep is essential for physical and mental wellbeing

Learn how sleep supports memory, brain function, and emotional regulation

Explore the impact of sleep deprivation (e.g. mood, immune system, accidents)

Identify common risk factors that disrupt sleep (e.g. blue light, caffeine, stress)

Understand the dangers of sleep loss, including links to long-term conditions like Alzheimer’s

Discover how dopamine and adrenaline interfere with rest

Develop personal strategies to improve sleep routines and reduce screen time

Perfect for PSHE, Health Education, or Science crossover lessons. Supports wellbeing, resilience, and informed lifestyle choices.