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Insomnia and Young People

Liz Blamire

20th October 2023

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Daisy Maskell is a KISS FM radio DJ and a long-term insomniac. She has found it difficult to sleep for as long as she can remember. Insomnia is a particular issue for young people and since lockdown, it is worse than it has ever been.

You can watch Daisy's full documentary on BBC Three:

Daisy Maskell: Insomnia and Me (BBC iPlayer)

Please note this programme deals with mental health issues.

You can watch a clip from the documentary here:

Found out more about insomnia here:

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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