Sleep is important for college students and their mental health Xenia GonikbergMental Health Special Issue 2021Op-edsOpinionsOctober 17, 2021October 20, 2021 If you prioritize sleep and mental health overall, it will help you do better on that test or submit a higher quality assignment because you are not rushing to do it and you can focus on doing it well, instead of just doing it to finish it.