Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.

Lack of sleep can have a range of consequences from being grumpy and tired the next day to clumsiness and forgetfulness. It is also related to developing depression and can cause other medical conditions to worsen. Research has shown that it has a similar effect to alcohol when driving a car.

Midwest Population Health and Womens Health Services are presenting a free videoconference on insomnia for rural and remote women. It will be held on Thursday, March 22^nd, 2007 at 7pm. Several health sites across the Midwest including Dongara and Geraldton will be linking into the session.

Venues:   Dongara  Health Service

  Geraldton – Community Health Building Shenton St

This presentation will look at the causes of insomnia and will cover a range of practical things to do to help you get better sleep. It will also look at ways of breaking the habit of associating going to bed with being wakeful.

Dianne Rickman, Psychologist from Womens Health Services, will be providing practical techniques on how to deal with insomnia.

If you would like to attend or have any queries please contact the regional telehealth coordinator Penny Van Ast 99231959

Womens Health Services, located in Northbridge Perth, provides medical and clinical services, alcohol and other drug services, counselling, information, community talks and workshops, referral and outreach to women in Western Australia. Information on all these programs can be found on the WHS website at www.whs.org.au