An estimated one in five Australians is estimated to be affected by a major sleep disorder. In the US, 40 million people are believed to suffer from acute sleep issues – and these are just the cases reported.

An estimated one in five Australians is estimated to be affected by a major sleep disorder.

In this video by MedCircle – which brings consumers and healthcare providers together to share verified healthcare information – New York psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph talks about how chronic stress and anxiety can have a profound impact on quality of sleep, and ultimately health and quality of life.

She discusses tools to manage anxiety and worry to promote overall wellbeing – as well as getting a good night’s sleep.