The Extended Impacts of Sleep Deprivation - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex issue of sleep deprivation and its far-reaching impacts in this TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into surprising findings from a Patients Like Me study, examining how patients approach sleep and the critical importance of sleep health. Investigate sleep fragmentation, the "sleep conspiracy," and strategies for unplugging. Address questions from Twitter users and discuss collaboration between sleep researchers and grassroots advocates. Examine topics such as reducing light pollution, the role of general practitioners, sleep technology and apps, standardized sleep recommendations, and the built environment's influence on sleep. Gain insights into the multifaceted nature of sleep deprivation and its effects on individuals and society as a whole.

Introduction
Patients Like Me Study
Surprising Findings
How Do Patients Approach Sleep
The Importance of Sleep Health
Sleep Fragmentation
The Sleep Conspiracy
Unplugging
Twitter Questions
How can we get sleep researchers to work directly with grassroot advocates
Comments from Ryan and Michael
Healthy Hours Question
Reducing Light Pollution
General Practitioners
Sleep Technology
Sleep Apps
Standardized Sleep Recommendation
Built Environment
Eight Hours of Sleep
Wrap Up