Sleep Awareness Week 2022

In partnership with Sleep Awareness Week® ( National Sleep Foundation)

Sleep is the foundation of good health.

Join us and help promote sleep awareness both during Sleep Awareness Week and throughout the year.

The 2022 Sleep Awareness Theme®: Your Best Slept Self.

PARTNER WITH US

Partner with us to disseminate resources to your local or national network and be recognized as a dissemination partner.

TAKE THE Z CHALLENGE

Take the Z Challenge to help build healthy sleep habits (7+ hours of sleep every night for adults). Feel the difference!

WEBINAR MARCH 17

Webinar on March 17, 8pm ET: Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on sleep and the management of insomnia.

SHORT SLEEP DURATION BY STATE

Short sleep duration (< 7 hours in a 24 hour period) varies from state to state. Check out your state.

INSOMNIA

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Learn more about insomnia from these infographics.

WOMEN AND SLEEP

This article provides an overview of how sleep changes throughout the different stages of a woman’s life. Learn about sex and gender differences in sleep disorders and the impact of menopause.

SLEEP AND MEDICAL TRAINING

The years of medical training can be grueling and significantly impact sleep. Learn more about the impact of sleep on trainees, raise awareness, and participate to win prizes!

NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION RESOURCES

What Is Microsleep?
How Electronics Can Alter Your Sleep
What You Should Know About Sleep and Exercise
How to Make a Sleep Friendly Bedroom
Ten Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
The Benefits of Napping
What Are the Common Causes of Snoring?
What Are the Sleep Stages?

TALK TO YOUR PATIENTS ABOUT SLEEP

Be sure to integrate questions about sleep into your patient assessments and routine medical visits. Learn why some advocate for sleep as a vital sign.

TIPS FROM AMWA SLEEP EXPERTS!

Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD, FACP, FAASM

Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD is a recognized expert on sleep and circadian rhythms, particularly as they relate to mood regulation and women’s health. Her research is supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the Hassenfeld Institute. Dr. Sharkey is Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior, and Associate Dean for Gender Equity at Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is an Associate Editor of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and serves on the editorial board of Sleep Health.

Some of Dr. Sharkey’s favorite sleep resources:

1. CBTi Coach – a free app for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

2. Jet Lag Rooster – this website helps you create a sleep and light exposure schedule to avoid jet lag when you travel across multiple time zones