How stress, anxiety, and depression are stealing your sleep
Mental health and sleep are deeply connected. New data show just how many Americans are struggling. A recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that stress, anxiety, and depression are major sleep disruptors for the majority of U.S. adults. Stress and anxiety disrupt sleep for most According [...]
Insomnia Awareness Night highlights chronic insomnia symptoms, treatment
To drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, will hold the 12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Friday, June 20, 2025 — the shortest night of the year. "Insomnia is more than just a [...]
Waking up confused? It could be a sleep disorder called confusional arousals
Have you ever woken up and had no idea where you were or what time it was? Maybe you sat up in bed, said something strange, or felt totally out of it. If that sounds familiar, you might have had a confusional arousal. These episodes can be scary, but they [...]
How to use a sleep diary to improve your sleep
If you are not sleeping well, a sleep diary can help you understand what is going on. It’s a simple but powerful tool for tracking your sleep habits and daily routines that may be affecting your rest. Sleep professionals often recommend keeping a diary before diagnosing or treating a sleep [...]
How Project Sleep is leading the charge for better sleep health
Sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s a vital pillar of health. Yet, for millions, quality sleep is far from guaranteed. That’s where Project Sleep comes in. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Project Sleep is on a mission to elevate the conversation around sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. Through innovative programming, [...]
New NYC law to provide free sleep apnea screenings
New Yorkers will soon have access to free sleep apnea screenings under a new bill passed by the City Council in March. The bill, sponsored by Councilman Shaun Abreu, establishes a three-year pilot program to offer free obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screenings and at-home sleep tests, with a focus on [...]