06/01/2026
Sleep, mental health, and substance use are deeply interdependent: sleep disruption can increase vulnerability to substance use and mental health challenges, while substance use can further impair sleep and emotional regulation. One of the most important things any of us can do as individuals is prioritize sleep. And one of the biggest power moves a company can make for its bottom line is to protect sleep and recovery at the systems level: through policies, staffing, scheduling, benefits, culture, and work design.