Zzoma for Positional OSA Added to Federal Supply Schedule for VA Access

Summary: Sleep Specialists LLC announced that the FDA-cleared Zzoma positional sleeper for positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been added to First Nation Group’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), making it more accessible for US Department of Veterans Affairs sleep centers. The device, which meets Trade Agreement Act requirements, is designed to promote side sleeping as…

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Being a Night Owl Is Linked to Mental Health Risks—But Can Quality Sleep Offset It?

Summary: A study from Brunel University of London examined how chronotype—the natural preference for being a morning or evening person—relates to mental health in young adults in the UK and Germany. Researchers analyzed data from 460 participants, assessing chronotype, sleep quality, and mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and stress. While previous research has…

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AASM Opens Submissions for 2025 ‘Sleep for Success’ High School Video Contest

Summary: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is accepting submissions for its 2025 “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest invites high school students to create 30- to 90-second videos highlighting the role of sleep in academic performance, health, safety, and other aspects of teen life. Videos must be posted on YouTube, Instagram,…

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National Advisory Mental Health Council Open Policy Session – February 11, 2025

Date and Time February 11, 202512:00–4:00 p.m. ET OverviewThe National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) Open Policy Session provides an opportunity for the mental health research and advocacy communities to stay informed about current National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) programs and priorities.The Council meeting will be available via the NIH videocast website . Planned presentations and discussions include:Shelli…

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