Psoriasis and Sleep Q&A with Clinical Psychologist Dr Catherine O'Leary

Dr. Catherine O’Leary, consultant Clinical Psychologist and author, answers questions about psoriasis and its impact on sleep.

This Psoriasis Awareness Week, we're excited to bring you a new video in which Dr. Catherine O’Leary, Clinical Psychologist and author, answers some commonly asked questions about psoriasis and sleep.

These topics were submitted via our social media platforms and focus on topics which are often raised via our helpline and other channels.

Symptoms of psoriasis can often disrupt sleep and quality of sleep, however getting good rest is important for general health.

Dr Catherine O'Leary offers general advice for people living with psoriasis to manage their sleep and discusses the impact psoriasis can have on sleep.

You can watch the video below, or the video is also available on our YouTube Channel here.

In the video, Dr. Catherine O’Leary, answers the following question:

Q&A Time Stamps

1. Does psoriasis affect sleep? (00:13)

2. Does lack of sleep cause psoriasis to get worse? (01:00)

3. Is there anything I can do to my sleep routine to help my psoriasis? (02:04)

4. Why am I so much itchier at night time? (03:21)

5. How do I break free from the cycle of itching? (04:03)

6. Is there are anything else you’d like to add? (05:49)