What sleep deprivation is doing to your mind
Part of the Kinderling Conversation for parents. Weekdays 12pm-1pm.
Tue 12 April 2016
10 mins
Most parents are well acquainted with the feeling of sleep deprivation. You can feel hazy, have a slight headache, and be extra sensitive. Professor David Hillman is the President of the Sleep Health Foundation in Sydney, and he explains why we feel this way, and how we might be able to get more sleep.
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