Advances in Global Sleep and Circadian Health
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 1583
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sleep health; sleep-related movement disorders; sleep disparities
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Background:
The recognition of sleep health as a global public health priority has evolved over the past few decades. The emergence of sleep medicine as a specialized field, coupled with increased awareness of the critical role of sleep in overall well-being, has driven advances in research, clinical care, and public policy. Historical milestones include the establishment of international sleep societies, advancements in diagnostic technologies, and the growing integration of sleep health into global health frameworks by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
Aim and Scope of the Special Issue:
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest findings in the definition and understanding of sleep health across diverse populations, regions, and socioeconomic contexts. Sleep health is increasingly recognized as a critical component of overall well-being, intersecting with physical, mental, and emotional health. By focusing on cutting-edge research, innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the field, we seek to foster a global and inclusive perspective on sleep health.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics, including technological breakthroughs, public health initiatives, translational research, and policy-driven approaches aimed at addressing sleep-related disparities and improving access to care. We will delve into how circadian biology plays a vital role in shaping individual and population sleep health, exploring how disruptions to the circadian system can exacerbate chronic health conditions and impair quality of life.
Additionally, we aim to examine the role of social determinants of health—such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, occupation, and access to healthcare—in influencing sleep patterns, disorders, and outcomes. This Special Issue will also explore the intersection of sleep health with broader public health challenges, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and mental health, as well as strategies to overcome barriers to equitable care.
By emphasizing a multidisciplinary and global approach, this Special Issue seeks to inspire innovative solutions and collaborative efforts that address disparities, leverage emerging technologies, and promote sustainable models of care to improve sleep health for all.
Cutting-Edge Research:
The Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research in areas such as:
- Current technology and applications in diagnosing and managing various sleep disorders;
- Factors contributing to sleep and sleep health;
- Studies addressing the understanding of sleep and sleep health as represented by regional, socioeconomic status, gender, and ethnicity;
- Sleep and Chronic Diseases: Research on the interrelationships between sleep and conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health;
- Policy Interventions: Evaluations of programs and guidelines aimed at improving population-level sleep health.
Prof. Dr. Lourdes DelRosso
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- global sleep health
- sleep medicine
- sleep disorders
- sleep disparities
- sleep diagnostics
- circadian effects on sleep health
- shift work disorder and productivity
- chronic diseases and sleep
- sleep and mental health
- sleep health equity
- representation in sleep research (age, gender)
- primary care and sleep
- social determinants of sleep health
- cross-cultural sleep health
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