Why We Sleep (and Why It Can Go Wrong): The Neuroscience of High-Quality Rest
Do you wake up feeling unrefreshed, or struggle to shut your brain off at night? Sleep is one of the most active and dynamic states our bodies experience, essential for immune function, memory, and emotional regulation.
Join Mitchell Tokarek, Registered Psychologist, for "Why We Sleep (and Why It Can Go Wrong): The Neuroscience of High-Quality Rest" a deep dive into the science of why we sleep—and why we sometimes can’t.
In this session, you will learn:
The Biology of Bedtime: Understand how "sleep pressure" (adenosine) and your circadian rhythm work together—or fight against each other.
Chronotypes: Are you a Night Owl living in an Early Bird world? Learn how your biological clock impacts your health.
The Truth About Substances: An evidence-informed look at how alcohol and cannabis affect REM cycles and deep sleep.
Combating Insomnia: An introduction to the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) and why "trying harder" to sleep often backfires.
Note: This session is strictly educational. Cameras and microphones will be disabled for attendees to protect privacy. This presentation does not provide specific clinical advice or diagnoses.