Struggling to sleep doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. If your body feels tired but your brain won’t shut up. If nights drag on, mornings feel brutal, and sleep just won’t land when you want it to… This guide is for you. Better Sleep for Teens – How to Switch Off Your Brain isn’t about rules, routines, or being told to “put your phone away and try harder.” It’s about understanding why sleep feels so difficult during the teenage years — and how your brain actually works when it’s wired, alert, and stuck in night-mode. Across five short, calm modules, you’ll learn: • why teenage brains run on a different sleep schedule (and why that’s not your fault) • how light, noise, temperature, and your space quietly affect your nervous system • why rhythm matters more than strict bedtimes • what screens really do to your brain at night — without demonising them • how to come back after bad nights without starting from scratch or beating yourself up This isn’t a sleep “fix” or a performance challenge. It’s a way of working with your brain instead of fighting it. You stay in control the whole time. Dip in. Try one idea. Ignore another. Come back when you need to. Sleep isn’t something you succeed or fail at. It’s a system — and systems can change. If you want calmer nights, less pressure around bedtime, and a way to help your brain finally switch off… This is a good place to start. Written and narrated by Mark Taylor - North Bedfordshire CAMHS Service - East London NHS Foundation Trust.