Handouts
Sleep hygiene
Bedtime routine and environment tips for better sleep.
Last reviewed 2026-01-04|sleep | lifestyle | patient
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How to use this handout
Reinforce consistent sleep and wake times, calming routines, and screen limits. Suggest follow-up if insomnia persists beyond a few months.
Return precautions (patient script)
Suggested plain-language wording for safety-net counseling:
If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.
- Use with the specific red flags listed on this page.
- Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after-hours.
- Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.
Source and licensing
Original handout created for DrSonia. Sleep hygiene reminders informed by Government of Canada guidance.