Workshop: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Course objective: Practical teaching of basic skills in the field of CBT-I.
Target group: Physicians of various specialties, psychologists in all training, further education and advanced training levels, and nurses.
29th Bern Sleep-Wake-Epilepsy Days
The Bern Sleep-Wake-Epilepsy Days are organized by the Department of Neurology of the University Hospital of Bern and are aimed primarily at professionals and experts.
Continuing Education: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
The Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) will offer a two-day online continuing education course on the evidence-based treatment of chronic insomnia on November 7 and 8, 2025. The focus is on the practical instruction of the fundamentals and methods of cognitive behavioral therapy, which is recommended as a first-line therapy. The event is recognized by SSPP, SSSSC, and the European CBT-I Academy.
World Sleep Forum 2025 «Forensic Sleep Medicine»
The WorldSleep Forum 2025 in Lugano is themed “Forensic Sleep Medicine.” The forum is organized by the European Sleep Foundation (ESF) under the direction of Prof. Manconi and is aimed at professionals and experts.
Sleep & Sport – Symposium of the European Sleep Foundation
On January 15, 2026, the European Sleep Foundation invites you to the Sleep & Sport Symposium at the Centro Sportivo Nazionale della Gioventù in Tenero. The focus will be on the three central pillars of a healthy lifestyle – sleep, sport and nutrition – and their influence on performance, regeneration and brain health. More information at sleep-sport.ch.
1001kindernacht – Congress 2025
In 2025, 1001kindernacht® will once again offer an exciting online congress on child sleep, attachment, and development. Five experts share their expertise – covering topics from connections between birth trauma and sleep problems, raising twins, children’s dream worlds, and naturopathic sleep support, to media consumption and attachment.
The presentations are available as videos to all participants from June 1 to September 30, 2025.
Council of States Adopts Motion to Include Sleep in the Current NCD Strategy
In its session on March 6, 2025, the Council of States adopted the motion by Damian Müller (FDP/Lu) by a vote of 23 to 13. This motion calls for the inclusion of sleep disorders in the National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). The National Council will decide on the motion next.
Are you sleeping soundly? Take the test! – Press release Netzwerk Schlaf
March 14th is the International Day of Sleep. To mark this occasion, Netzwerk Schlaf is offering a free sleep test on its website. With the online test, you can find out how healthy your sleep is. You will receive an evaluation of your sleep quality and helpful tips to improve your sleep.
Sleep Disorders Have been Increasing for 25 Years and Affect a Third of the Population
In 2022, a third of the population reported suffering from sleep disorders. This proportion has increased by 5 percentage points compared to 1997. The increase was particularly marked among women and young people between the ages of 15 and 39. Sleep disorders are closely related to mental and physical health. These are some of the findings from the new publication on sleep disorders from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Crash Course in Sleep Medicine
The online crash course from the Academy of Sleep and Consciousness (ASC) provides compact knowledge on topics such as insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnias, chronobiology – with 40 pre-recorded lectures and daily live Q&As with international experts.