🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

34.6 – When You Can’t Sleep Because of Fear or Noise: Rest feels impossible when your surroundings or worries keep your body on high alert. Fear and noise send signals to your brain that it’s not safe to relax. To break this loop, start by calming your environment—dim lights, use a fan for white noise, or listen to soothing music. If fear keeps you awake, grounding exercises can help you focus on what’s real and safe in the moment. Breathing deeply slows your heart rate and signals your body to unwind. Writing down fears or visualizing a peaceful place can retrain your mind to associate bedtime with calm. Even if you can’t fall asleep right away, staying still and breathing steadily lets your nervous system recover. Over time, your body learns that night doesn’t mean danger—it means rest and renewal. Quiet rituals and small comforts rebuild the trust your body needs to rest deeply again.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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