The Daily

People have been talking about the importance of sleep for centuries, but with the rise in digital technology, it is becoming increasingly difficult to step away from our phones and laptops, especially before bedtime. In fact, 1 in 3 Australians regularly struggle with their sleep according to the Sleep Health Foundation. So what are the effects of screen time before sleeping and how can we change our sleeping habits? Paediatric and Adolescent Sleep Physician, Dr Chris Seton, joined us from Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. He is the founding Director of the SAN Paediatric Sleep Laboratory and also consults in Paediatric Sleep Disorders.