National Sleep Awareness Week (March 29 - April 4) What do you know about healthy sleeping habits? Whether you are a health care provider, or just someone who is interested in learning more about sleep, NHLBI has the sleep education materials you need. The following items are just a sampling of the sleep education materials, more materials for both health care professionals and the public are located. Please also visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm for more sleep information. For Health Care Providers: | Insomnia: Assessment and Management in Primary Care
About one-third of patients seen in a primary care setting experience occasional insomnia, and 10 percent may suffer from chronic sleep problems. However, insomnia is rarely the chief reason for a medical office visit. This report presents up-to-date information on insomnia and highlights the role of the primary care physician in recognizing and managing this condition.
Item #4088.. | For Public: |
Garfield Star Sleeper Doll
These soft, lovable, plush toys show Garfield as a role model for a good sleeper; one who gets adequate sleep at night to enable top functioning during the day. He stands 14 1/2 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 6 inches from the tip of his tail to the front of his bunny slippers. His tags tell how to find information about good sleep habits for kids at the NHLBI Web site.
Item #56-016N.
| | Garfield Star Sleeper Fun Pad
Children ages 7 to 10 enjoy cartoons, puzzles, riddles, word games, and connect-the-dot activities all while learning the importance of getting 9 hours of sleep each night.
Item #2736. | | Be sure to visit the Garfield Star Sleeper Web site for more information, including tips for parents and interactive games for kids, at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp/index.htm. |
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