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Reliable places to begin.
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Healthy sleep habits
A concise National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guide to routines, light, activity, naps, caffeine, and the bedroom environment.
Open the NIH guide ↗Insomnia Coach
A free U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs app based on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, designed for self-care and sleep tracking.
See Insomnia Coach ↗About sleep
CDC guidance on how much sleep adults generally need, common sleep difficulties, and when patterns may deserve attention.
Visit CDC Sleep ↗Treatment options
NHLBI explains behavioral treatment, including CBT-I, and when to speak with a health professional about ongoing insomnia.
Read about treatment ↗Mental-health and human support
When you need more than sleep advice.
SAMHSA Find Support
U.S. guidance for finding treatment and support for mental health, drug, or alcohol concerns.
Find support ↗Find A Helpline
A country-based directory of emotional-support and crisis services. Availability and methods differ by location.
Find a local helpline ↗If there is immediate danger
Contact emergency services where you are or go to the nearest emergency department. Still Awake cannot see or respond to private distress in real time.