01/20/2026
While Dr. Gaines was completing her doctorate degree 🎓, she served as an intern at West Virginia University 🏫. During her time there, she wrote several blog posts focused on mental health and wellness 🧠💬. Below is one of those posts that is especially relevant today—sleep hygiene 😴✨.
Sleep hygiene refers to the daily habits, routines, and environment that support healthy, restorative sleep 🛏️🌙. This includes keeping a consistent sleep schedule ⏰, limiting screen time before bed 📱🚫, creating a calm and comfortable sleep space 🕯️, and being mindful of caffeine, alcohol, and stress levels ☕🍷🧘🏽♀️. Understanding sleep hygiene is so important because quality sleep plays a major role in mental health, emotional balance, focus, and overall well-being 💙. When sleep suffers, anxiety, depression, and stress often increase—but when we improve our sleep habits, we strengthen our ability to cope, heal, and thrive 🌱.
If you want to learn more about how you can support your mental health and improve your sleep hygiene, schedule an appointment today 📅✨
📞 Call or text 330-779-1333
📧 Email OhioTherapyCenter@ohio-therapy.com
To schedule an appointment, click "Make An Appointment" during our operational hours or call 304-293-4431. If you're experiencing a crisis, text WVU to 741741 or call 304-293-4431.