Sleep Network at the Health Day for Parliamentarians
At the Health Day for members of the Swiss Parliament, the Sleep Network provided information on the importance of sleep for health, prevention, and economic costs. The discussions showed the growing interest in sleep as a health and socio-political issue.
Our newly developed fact sheets on sleep and sleep health were made available to participants and met with interest. The fact sheets are now available for download on our website.
Sleep of young people under pressure: New data from Switzerland
Current data from KidsHealthCH, based among other things on the Swiss Health Survey (SGB), the HBSC study and the Swiss Addiction Monitoring, show an unfavorable development in the sleep of young people:
Among 15- to 24-year-olds, the proportion with pathological or moderate sleep disorders has increased significantly since 2017. In 2022, 28% were affected. Girls and young women report sleep disorders more frequently than boys and young men.
Among 14- to 15-year-olds, too, the proportion with the recommended sleep duration of at least eight hours is slightly declining.
Innsbruck Sleep Summit 2026
The Innsbruck Sleep Summit 2026 brings together international experts to explore current developments in sleep medicine from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Keynotes by Claudio Bassetti, Diego Golombek, and Carlos Schenck provide insights into neurology, chronobiology, and REM sleep research.
The focus is on interdisciplinary exchange and new impulses for the future of sleep medicine.
Networking Event 10/28/2026, 12 PM–5 PM
Sleep disorders are among the most common health problems and represent a public health challenge. At the 2026 network event, experts from science, politics, and healthcare will discuss current findings and solution approaches.
Look forward to the keynote by Dr. Luisa Welter on the burden of sleep disorders in Switzerland, as well as insights into innovative prevention projects: Prof. Dr. Christoph Nissen and Prof. Michael Kaess will present the SLEEPexpert Teens project for early detection and early intervention of chronic sleep disorders in adolescents. Dr. med. Felicia Dutray will present Re-MIND, a project to support refugees in coping with insomnia and nightmare disorders.
An interactive workshop also offers the opportunity to actively shape the future priorities of the network.
Take the opportunity to network in person!
German Sleep Award
The German Sleep Foundation’s “German Sleep Award” is presented every two years to recognize outstanding achievements in sleep health, sleep research, and education. The award recognizes dedicated individuals, innovative projects, and employer initiatives that contribute to healthy sleep. The next award ceremony will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Berlin.