02/09/2026
Struggling to sleep? 😴 You’re not alone. Thanks to Dr. Norah Vincent and her team at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic, many Manitobans are resting easier.
“It may feel like your sleep problem is hopeless and there’s nothing you can do because you’ve had it for a long time,” said Dr. Norah Vincent, clinical health psychologist, Director of the clinic, and Medical Lead for Adult Treatment Services with Clinical Health Psychology, Shared Health. “People may not anticipate what can happen when they try something new.”
“People often express to us how much better they feel after addressing their sleep issues, especially in such a short period of time. The change is enduring and transformative,” added Dr. Vincent, who is also a professor in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, and led the establishment of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at Health Sciences Centre.
A well-rested mind is better equipped to navigate daily challenges and manage emotions effectively throughout the day, noted Dr. Vincent.
"For our patients, better sleep could mean something as significant as being able to work again, and being able to do more because they’re not exhausted. Life can become more full and enjoyable," she added.
Lack of regular, good quality sleep has been linked with a number of serious health conditions including cardiovascular disease [hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke], type 2 diabetes, obesity, dementia, anxiety, mood and substance use disorders.
"Sleep undercuts virtually every health problem."
Our health system celebrates February as Psychology Month and recognizes the essential role of psychologists in improving health and improving lives. Please visit https://ow.ly/reyl50V0uSE to learn more.
