The Sleep Research Society (SRS) Foundation is expanding its educational outreach by joining forces with HMP Global’s Psych Congress to focus on the crucial link between sleep and mental health. This collaboration aims to enhance psychiatric education by integrating sleep and circadian science into future conference sessions, offering mental health professionals updated strategies for diagnosing and treating co-occurring sleep disorders and psychiatric conditions.
The SRS Foundation, dedicated to advancing sleep and circadian research through education and funding, is partnering with HMP Global, a leader in healthcare education and events. Together, they seek to equip psychiatry professionals with the knowledge needed to better address the sleep-related challenges often encountered in psychiatric care.
“By expanding Psych Congress programming to include sleep and circadian science alongside mental health, we are addressing critical gaps in care,” said Dr. Philip Gehrman, president of the SRS Foundation and a clinical psychologist. “This partnership reflects our mutual commitment to advancing a more holistic approach to mental health, where sleep health is recognized as an essential part of treatment and recovery.”
Recent studies underscore the intersection of sleep and mental health, with nearly 50% of insomnia cases linked to conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress. Further, sleep disturbances are common among patients with psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and substance use disorders. Through this partnership, the SRS Foundation will offer expertise to enhance educational programs and provide mental health professionals with the necessary tools to integrate sleep-focused care into their clinical practice.
The new educational initiative will feature renowned experts such as Dr. Gehrman, Dr. Rakesh Jain, and Dr. Emmanuel Mignot. Sessions will tackle essential topics like:
Mastering Insomnia: Evidence-Based Strategies for Psychiatry
This session will explore the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, including strategies for assessing insomnia, as well as pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options. It will also offer practical advice on incorporating sleep care into psychiatric practice.
Disorders of Wakefulness: Understanding Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy, and Beyond in Psychiatric Patients
Faculty will provide an in-depth review of hypersomnia syndromes and their overlap with psychiatric disorders. Participants will learn about assessment techniques and treatment options, including the use of wake-promoting agents.
By bridging the gap between sleep and mental health, the SRS Foundation and HMP Global are shaping the future of integrated care for patients dealing with both sleep disorders and psychiatric conditions.
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