Entry #26

The majority of adolescents are not getting an adequate amount of sleep. By not receiving the recommended amount of sleep, teens are at a higher risk for anxiety, depression, suicide, and substance abuse disorders. Mindfulness is one of the many interventions linked to improving sleep. This process improvement project aims to improve adolescent sleep by implementing a mindfulness tool kit at Mind Matters. By utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act or PDSA model, we implemented a mindfulness educational video and a mindfulness quick guide. These educational deliverables were presented to the providers of Mind Matters and an adolescent girls’ group where they were each asked to complete a pre-and post-survey regarding their knowledge of sleep and mindfulness. After analyzing the survey results, the girls' group showed evidence that many learned something new about mindfulness and sleep. The findings of the provider's survey showed that many agreed that they would use these educational materials with their patients. By using the different techniques suggested in our tool kit such as mindfulness meditation apps, box breathing, and three good things, adolescents can see improvements in their sleep. We hope that improving sleep in adolescents with the implementation of this mindfulness tool kit will enhance the Mind Matters patient's mental health and well-being.