Explanations
Insomnia and Young People
20th October 2023
Daisy Maskell is a KISS FM radio DJ and a long-term insomniac. She has found it difficult to sleep for as long as she can remember. Insomnia is a particular issue for young people and since lockdown, it is worse than it has ever been.
You can watch Daisy's full documentary on BBC Three:
Daisy Maskell: Insomnia and Me (BBC iPlayer)
Please note this programme deals with mental health issues.
You can watch a clip from the documentary here:
Found out more about insomnia here:
Liz Blamire
Liz is the tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care. She is a former NHS midwife, an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, who has taught Health & Social Care in FE and secondary schools. Liz has extensive experience in qualification development, assessment writing, examining and moderation, and is a textbook author. Liz has an MEd in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs.
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