1 out of 4 Nebraskans are Sleep Deprived
Sleep rules every moment of our lives, yet it is overlooked and underutilized as an aspect of health in American lives. Both adults and children are sleeping far below the recommended hours. A staggering 73.7% of Nebraska high school students report getting less than 8 hours of sleep each night while 31.1% of Nebraska adults are getting less than 7 hours! Get ready to sleep better tonight with Sleepless in Nebraska.
Participants of this program will:
- Understand the stages of sleep cycles and what occurs throughout the body and mind during each stage.
- Recognize the detrimental effects of inadequate sleep on overall health, safety, and well-being.
- Identify daily habits and environmental factors that interfere with a good night's sleep.
- Learn about the correlation between sleep deprivation and chronic disease.
- Discover practical tips and tricks to personalize their own routine for better sleep.
P.S. Yawning is allowed during this presentation
“I do everything I’m not supposed to do. Sleep with my cat, drink wine, no bedtime routine, sleep in like a teenager on the weekends, little exercise, lots of lights from my 15-floor window. Eat late. I’m going to try one thing at a time. Make that a habit. Add another thing.”
1,736
adults and youth have participated in Sleepless in Nebraska since 2022.
91%
of adult participants plan on making a behavior change to improve their quality of sleep because of program participation.
73%
of youth recognized the impact that sleep has on learning, mental health, and athletic performance because of program participation.
