Sleep is a natural behavior that is divided into stages and is important for physical and mental health. Lack of sufficient sleep, known as sleep deprivation, can be caused by factors like medication, lifestyle, caffeine, and stress. Effects of sleep deprivation include increased risk of health issues like heart disease and diabetes, as well as mental impacts such as impaired memory, mood changes, and reduced cognitive performance. To avoid sleep deprivation, one should exercise regularly, take naps, maintain a consistent sleep schedule, and reduce caffeine and alcohol intake close to bedtime.

2. objectives
 Definition of terms
 State the different stages of sleep
 Cause of sleep deprivation
 The different effects of sleep deprivation
 Ways how to avoid sleep deprivation.

3. Sleep
 Is the state wherein the body and mind is at rest.
 Is one of the most natural behaviors of a person.

4. Stages of sleep

5. Required sleep
 Newborn baby sleeps for 16 hours a day
 Young adult and adult people (19 to 30 years old)
sleep for 8 hours or less.
 Elder ones only sleep for 6 hours.

6. Sleep deprivation
 A chronic lack of
sufficient restorative
sleep.
 Occurs when individual consistently does not get
the minimum number of hours he or she needs at
night in order to function at full power.

7. Causes of sleep dep.
 Side effects of medication
 Living environment/situation
 Social engagement
 Studying (all nighters)
 Caffeine
 Stress

8. Mind and body effects
 Does more than
leave an individual
tired during the
day:
 it can also have a
dangerous effects on
physical and mental
health.

9. Physical effects
 Not getting enough sleep increases the risk of developing
a number of illness includes:
 Heart diseases
 Diabetes
 Decreases the function of Immune system making the
person more susceptible to illnesses.

10.  Another effects of sleep dep is weight gain and contribute
to obesity
 Studies found out that when a person is sleep deprived he
or she has higher than normal levels of the hormone
Gherlin.
 Gherlin
 Leptin
 Combining an increased appetite with a decrease feeling
of fullness leads to overeating, which in return leads to
obesity.

11. Mental effects
 Thinks, act, and
perform normal
activities.
 Will have problems
with memory and
concentration.

12.  Experience emotion instability
 Depression
 Anxiety
 Irritability
 Problem solving is also difficult; individual may suffer:
 Slow thinking reaction
 Difficulty in concentration and understanding instruction
 Forgetfulness, frequent error and mistake
 Poor attentiveness or judgment in changing and complex
situation

13.  Avoid drinking:
 Coffee
 Soda
 Energy drink
 Students often turn to alcohol to relax after stressful
classes or to prepare for bedtime.
Do’s and dont’s

14.  Drugs that college students may take that can affect sleep
includes:
 Diet pills
 Illegal drugs, including cocaine
 Nicotine
 Oral contraceptives containing hormones
 steroids

15. Tips in avoiding sleep deprivation
 Exercise
 Can help in establish healthy sleeping pattern
and will make it easier to fall asleep at the
end of the day.
 Expert recommended exercising at least 3
hours before sleep

16.  Take naps
 Expert recommended setting aside at least a few days after per
week for a full night’s sleep.
 It is recommended that people sleep and wake up the same time
everyday in order to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
 Even if you can’t get 8 hours every night, getting 8 hours one
or two days each week will help prevent long term health
issues

17.  Irritability
 Tiredness
 Stress cracker
 Bad concentration
 Strange appetite change
 Drowsiness
 Daytime sleepiness
 Lack of tolerance
Symptoms