Meet SA-born sleep specialist Hugh Selsick - Busting myths about insomnia

The constant bad news about Covid-19 and the fear that the virus with a serious sting in the tail could affect the people you love, is leading to anxiety and many sleepless nights for many of us. If you were a bad sleeper; the worries about the coronavirus could make the situation even worse. Adding to the pressure, are the stories in magazines and on the internet about a link between sleep deprivation and bad health including dementia. Biznews tracked down a South African born psychiatrist , Dr Hugh Selsick who runs the Insomnia Clinic in Bloomsbury in London to provide more clarity on insomnia and he shares valuable insights into some of the myths associated with sleep. Dr Selsick’s approach has been described as ‘remarkable’ by a, fellow journalist, Simon Parkin from the Guardian. – Linda van Tilburg