We all know a bad night sleep can leave us feeling grumpy, but not getting enough can also impact our mental health.
Not only is a full eight hours vital for optimal physical health, it's also important for our brains - and emotions. As World Sleep Day falls today, experts want to spread the awareness of the "devastating" consequences of a poor night's kip.
According to Colin Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford, not getting enough sleep can lead to depression and even raise risks of contracting serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
