Sleep

Getting enough regular sleep is critical to mental health. Often one of the first signs that something is going astray with mental health is sleep patterns become disrupted. Encourage your loved one to aim for at least eight hours sleep a night with no disruptions which means no access to social media.

Spending too much time in bed can also affect mental health. Where possible establishing a routine where the person you care for goes to bed and gets up at the same time each day is useful.