Personalised Treatment and Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders

Dear Colleagues,

Sleep is a fundamental physiological process essential for healthy cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning throughout life; however, sleep health is influenced by complex interactions between biological, cultural, environmental, and social factors, which can vary significantly across populations and settings.

Despite growing awareness, sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, and especially obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) remain widely underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide, in both children and adults.

Diagnosing and managing sleep disorders presents ongoing challenges, particularly when they co-occur with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD, or with chronic medical illnesses. Factors such as cultural beliefs, disparities in healthcare access, and inconsistent diagnostic criteria further complicate timely and accurate assessment and intervention.

We are pleased to invite submissions to this Special Issue of Brain Sciences, which aims to showcase recent advances in individualised approaches to sleep assessment and intervention. Particular focus will be given to OSA and other prevalent sleep conditions across diverse clinical and cultural settings.

This Special Issue will highlight innovative assessment methods across clinical, psychological, and biomedical disciplines, and will explore novel therapeutic strategies. We also encourage research that considers the social, cultural, and biological factors shaping sleep health.

Prof. Dr. Dagmara Dimitriou
Dr. Zaid Awad
Guest Editors

Dr. Mustafa Jaafar
Guest Editor Assistant

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