Sleep Links

SleepEducation.com - http://www.sleepeducation.com
Featuring clear descriptions of sleep disorders and treatments, the site also provides current news and helpful hints to further educate online visitors. A searchable listing of accredited AASM-member sleep centers is a trusted resource that will assist the public in finding local practitioners of sleep medicine.

Associated Professional Sleep Societies - http://www.apss.org
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) was formed in 1986 as a federation of two sleep societies. The Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sought to multiply their individual efforts by joining together for an annual meeting and a publication of a scientific journal, SLEEP.

Journal SLEEP - http://www.journalsleep.org
The journal publishes articles ranging from clinical investigation of sleep/wake disorders and medical problems during sleep to investigations of the basic physiological and biomedical events and anatomical structures in normal and abnormal sleep.

American Sleep Medicine Foundation - http://www.aasmnet.org/ASMF_Home.aspx
The Foundation promotes the highest quality education and research within the field of sleep medicine. This is accomplished through consultation with representatives of the AASM, industry, and the public

American Insomnia Association - http://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org
The American Insomnia Association (AIA) is a patient-based organizaiton that is dedicated to assisting and providing resources to individuals who suffer from insomnia.

American Board of Sleep Medicine - http://www.absm.org
The American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) was established to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards of Sleep Medicine, and issue certificates of special knowledge in Sleep Medicine.

Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (ADSM) - http://www.dentalsleepmed.org
The Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (ADSM) is a professional membership organization promoting research on the use of oral appliances and dental surgery for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing and provides training and resources for those who work directly with patients.

American Sleep Apnea Association - http://www.sleepapnea.org
The American Sleep Apnea Association was founded in 1990 as a nonprofit organization by persons with apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.

Association of Polysomnographic Technologists - http://www.aptweb.org
The APT is an international society of professionals dedicated to improving the quality of sleep and wakefulness in all people.

Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists - http://www.brpt.org
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is an independent, nonprofit certification board that cultivates the highest professional and ethical standards for polysomnographic technologists by providing the leading internationally recognized credential – the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). A growing certificant base includes RPSGTs in the United States, Canada, China, Japan and Australia. For more information, write info@brpt.org or call (703) 610-9020.

National Institute of Health - http://www.nih.gov
The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.

National Sleep Foundation - http://www.sleepfoundation.org
Founded in 1990, the National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public and patient understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy.

Narcolepsy Network - http://www.narcolepsynetwork.org
Narcolepsy Network is a national, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1986. Their members are people who have narcolepsy (or related sleep disorders), their families and friends, and professionals involved in treatment, research, and public education regarding narcolepsy.

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation - http://www.rls.org
Through education, advocacy and research, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the millions of men, women, and children who suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS).

World Federation of Sleep Research Societies (WFSRS) - http://www.wfsrsms.org
The World Federation of Sleep Research Societies (WFSRS) was founded in 1987. Its mission was and is to encourage international collaborations, facilitate the generation and dissemination of information, and increase public awareness of the importance of sleep research and the impact of sleep disorders.