Initiatives
IPSA invites individuals, families, clinics, schools, and communities worldwide to participate in practical, evidence informed activities designed to improve sleep habits and raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep.
Information about the Philips recall of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices as well as links to sleep related organizations and websites.
Learn about the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA)’s “Impact on Pediatric Sleep Award,” a competitive grant offering US $10,000 to support one-year projects in pediatric sleep research or sleep-health education for infants, children, and adolescents.
Learn about the Taskforce working on the following goals: Identify the educational needs of the IPSA membership, Provide educational material for the clinicians and researchers, Provide educational material for parents, youth, and the general public.
The Melatonin Task Force reviews literature on the role of melatonin in improving sleep in children and makes evidence-based recommendations for the sleep community.
Learn how how the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA)’s Global School Start Times Task Force conducted a 2022 international survey across 28 countries, is analyzing the data and related literature, and plans to use the findings to develop a policy statement on school start times.