National Sleep Foundation

For 30+ years, we’ve translated sleep science and insights into steps people can take to be their Best Slept Self®.

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When we don’t get enough of the quality sleep we need for our bodies to function at its best, it can affect our mental health.

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The SleepTech® Network supports our promise to the public to help anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self®. Learn more and join today: https://t.co/zEmzmSW3MX

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Learn more about how to be a Best Slept® Family.

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Find out how exercise can help kickstart your Best Slept Self®!

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Springtime is time for renewal. As temperatures rise, your bedroom might need a little refresh. A spring makeover can blossom into the perfect sleep environment. Ready to give your space a seasonal reset?

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Learn more about the critical connection between teens’ sleep and mental health: https://t.co/mA6mRrvSRk #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Healthy sleep is linked to improved emotional functioning in teens, which can help manage anxiety, depression, and reported stress among those who get sufficient sleep.

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For example, NSF’s 2024 Sleep in America® Poll found that teens who get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep each night have lower levels of depressive symptoms.

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Talk to a provider if you’re regularly experiencing symptoms like loud snoring, gasping during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling or staying asleep, or an overwhelming urge to move your legs at night. Learn more:
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Learn about the signs and symptoms you may experience if you’re sleeping less than what your body needs.

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Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Try a great night’s sleep! Any day is a good day to get up early with the kids so mom doesn't have to.

#HappyMothersDay from NSF! 🥰

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At the National Sleep Foundation, we believe sleep isn’t a luxury. As the leading authority in sleep health our promise to the public is to help anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self®.

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The data confirms that sleep plays a critical role in mental health. Getting enough quality sleep helps regulate mood, reduce stress and anxiety, maintain cognitive function, enhance overall well-being, and support optimal performance. Learn more: https://t.co/1ZesM04ZbH

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For years, NSF has studied the relationship between sleep and mental health in adults and teens.

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During sleep our brains are busy! They consolidate memories, process information, and clear out toxins. This process improves clarity, decision-making, and problem-solving skills—all of which are important for achieving goals. Read more:

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Focusing on healthy sleep for kids sounds like a no brainer, right? But NSF’s 2026 Sleep in America® Poll showed 44% of children don’t consistently get the recommended amount of sleep for their age. Read more to learn about what’s driving that problem.

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Parents and families can be most effective in helping their teens set healthy sleep habits by actively respecting their growing independence and autonomy, helping them prioritize the importance of sleep, and making a caring connection. Read more:

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Learn more about the purpose and promise of technological advances in our vehicles and their role in helping prevent drowsy driving crashes in this conversation with Mark R. Rosekind, PhD.
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When one family member’s sleep is off, it can affect the mood, patience, and well-being of the whole family. And when the whole household has poor sleep, the negative effects that build can hurt family interactions, physical health, and mental wellbeing.
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Learn more about how to be a Best Slept® Family.