A new, free evidence-based sleep app for young people has been released by the Black Dog Institute

40% of adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 experience significant sleep problems, which increases the risk of developing anxiety or depression. Addressing sleep disturbance is essential as a foundation for physical, emotional and social wellbeing. The smartphone app, Sleep Ninja was designed and developed in consultation with youths, parents/carers, psychologists, counsellors, and sleep experts to provide teens with the resources to improve their sleep quality and develop healthy sleep habits. The app is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and offers six ‘training sessions’ to help young people to get the rest they need. Sleep Ninja is available for free on the App Store or

For more information go to the Black Dog Institute website