Sleep Gets a Voice – Press Release Sleep Network.
Our body and mind need restful sleep to stay healthy. A new network is committed to ensuring that sleep is recognized as an important health resource. The “Sleep Network” celebrates its foundation on October 23.
You can find more detailed information and the link to register for the public event in the press release.
World Sleep Forum 2024 «Sleep Health and the Burden of Sleep Disorders»
The WorldSleep Forum 2024 in Lugano is themed “Sleep Health and the burden of sleep disorders.” The forum is organized by the European Sleep Foundation (ESF) under the direction of Prof. Bassetti and is aimed at professionals and experts.
Sleep Disorders are not yet Part of the National NCD Strategy 2025 – 2028
The Federal Council was commissioned to add sleep disorders to the National Strategy for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) as quickly as possible. In its statement, the Federal Council unfortunately rejected this. A possible inclusion of the topic of sleep will not be discussed until 2029.
Report on the Significance of Chronic Insomnia
In this interpellation, the Federal Council is tasked with outlining, in a report, the significance of chronic insomnia for the healthcare system, the national economy, and society. The report should clarify Switzerland’s position regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and reduction of the negative consequences of chronic insomnia. The Federal Council acknowledges the importance of the topic but sees no added value in such a report and therefore rejects the request.
Call for Proposals: Prevention in Health Promotion
Health Promotion Switzerland supports prevention projects in healthcare in the development and establishment phase. The focus is on people who are already ill or people with an increased risk of illness. The 2024 funding round is open. The focus topic is sleep. Cooperation projects have a better chance of receiving financial contributions. Do you have a project idea and are you looking for partners? Contact us.
Sedatives and Sleep-Inducing Drugs. Is Action Required?
The interpellation notes that the long-term prescription of benzodiazepines/Z-drugs for sleep disorders such as insomnia is problematic. It is proposed to counteract this practice and prefer other options for longer therapies.
Founding Conference
Annual conference of the newly founded Swiss Sleep Network for experts and decision-makers who are involved in the field of sleep.
Multilingual (everyone in “their” language).
Free participation.
Public Event: “how Can I Sleep Better Again?” You Ask – Experts Answer
For anyone interested in the topic of sleep.
Language: German.
Moderation: Katharina Locher, SRF.
Experts: including Dr. med. Helen Christina Slawik (UPK Basel), Dr. med. Heydy Lorena González (Hofklinik Luzern) and Dr. Albrecht Vorster (Sleep House Bern).
Participation is free.
Economic Dimension of Chronic Insomnia
The interpellation asks the Federal Council questions about the economic consequences as well as the early detection and treatment of chronic insomnia.
Chronic Sleep Disorders
The interpellation by NC Weichelt (23.4264) entitled “Chronic Sleep Disorders” criticizes the fact that the topic of sleep is not included in the strategy on non-communicable diseases (NCD). In its response, the Federal Council acknowledges the importance of the topic and sees the establishment of the network and the strengthening of self-management as solutions. It does not (yet) explicitly recognize sleep problems as a risk factor in the development of NCDs.