The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) makes sure that people with sleep problems get the best medical care.

Sleep medicine is a recognized medical subspecialty. Doctors who specialize in sleep medicine help people who are unable to sleep well. They also help people who struggle to stay awake during the day.

Sleep doctors are able to detect and treat both common and rare sleep disorders. Some common sleep disorders are insomnia, jet lag, sleepwalking, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

The AASM accredits centers and labs that treat people who have sleep problems. AASM accreditation is the “gold standard” for the field. It shows that a sleep center or lab maintains the highest standards in all it does.

In 1977 the AASM accredited the first sleep disorders center. Today there are nearly 2,000 centers and labs that are accredited by the AASM. They are providing trusted medical care in every part of the country.

The AASM also certifies behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) specialists. These doctors help people improve their sleep by changing how they think and behave. View a list of certified BSM specialists.

Select one of these links to find valuable, online information about sleep and sleep disorders:

www.sleepeducation.com On this Web site the AASM provides the facts about sleep, sleep disorders, treatments and services. Find accurate information and the latest news from the leader in sleep medicine. The Web site includes an online discussion forum. In the forum you can interact with other visitors to the site.

www.sleepeducation.blogspot.com Visit the blog to get daily updates about sleep and sleep disorders from the AASM. On the blog you will find breaking news and new research findings. You also will get expert commentary from the AASM. Subscribe to the blog today and add your comments to the daily discussion.

www.sleepcenters.org Go to this Web site to find doctors in your area who are experts at helping people who have sleep problems. The site has an online directory of sleep centers and labs. It has a map that enables you to search for help by state. Each center and lab in the directory met the AASM’s high standards for accreditation.

www.americaninsomniaassociation.org People who struggle with insomnia can find support and helpful resources from the American Insomnia Association. The Web site has detailed information about insomnia. It also describes the best treatment options that are available. You also can download past issues of The Sleepless Times newsletter.

Other Web Sites
View a list of links to other sleep-related Web sites.