Delegate: Bruce D. Forman, PhD
Affiliation: Independent practice of psychology and behavioral sleep medicine
Short Bio: I am a psychologist, now practicing part-time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). My practice is now 100% via telehealth.
Activity: I have prepared and submitted a public service announcement to newspapers, radio stations, and television stations in South Florida announcing World Sleep Day and identifying some local sources where help with sleep issues may be obtained. It is below in its entirety.
Contact: Bruce D. Forman, PhD
Cell phone: 954-801-5179
Email: [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
World Sleep Day 2024
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – This year, as in the past, the World Sleep Society has designated March 15, 2024 as World Sleep Day to emphasize the importance of sleep in achieving and remaining in good physical and emotional health. This year’s theme is Sleep Equity of Global Health in light of the fact that there are sleep health inequities across populations.
Data show that Black and Non-white Hispanic people have a higher incidence of both insomnia and sleep-related breathing disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea) compared to Whites, and their sleep difficulties tend to be more severe. Moreover, Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to suffer from essential hypertension (high blood pressure) and Type 2 diabetes. These illnesses and the medications used to treat them are often associated with sleep difficulties. Consequently, anyone who has difficulty falling or staying asleep, experiences daytime sleepiness, or feels that they are not getting enough restful, restorative sleep, especially if they have been diagnosed with hypertension or Type 2 diabetes, is encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or a sleep specialist. Getting better sleep can improve the quality of health and quality of life.
Anyone in need of an evaluation or treatment for concerns about their sleep quality can contact UHealth Sleep Medicine at 305-243-9999 or the Insomnia treatment program at Nova Southeastern University by calling 954-262-5922. Professionals interested in finding out about education, training, and research can contact the University of Miami’s Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences.
This message is brought to you by the World Sleep Society, the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and the University of Miami’s Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences.
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Location: Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida
Date of Activity: February, 2024
Submitted by: Bruce Forman
