Project Sleep

Raising awareness about sleep health, sleep equity and sleep disorders. Project Sleep aims to make sleep cool!

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders. Project Sleep's programming includes the Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship, the Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program, the international Sleep In event and the NARCOLEPSY: NOT ALONE campaign.

05/19/2026

“YOU are the expert on your own body and your own experience.”

- Powerful words from Rising Voices speaker, Kristen Cascio (Kristen Cascio) on Fox 25 Boston News recently!

💕Please SHARE to help us spread the word so more people recognize the under-discussed symptoms of .

Watch the full segment: https://project-sleep.com/boston25-news-sleep-apnea-kristen-cascio/

✈️ Kristen Cascio is a clinical social worker and world traveler from Boston. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at age 31 after years of unexplained, but disruptive, daytime symptoms.

05/18/2026

🔎 A night with no sleep can trigger up to a 30% rise in emotional stress levels.

🔄️ Anxiety and sleep have a powerful two‑way relationship. When anxiety makes it hard to fall or stay asleep, poor sleep can heighten anxiety the next day. This is the negative cycle of sleep and anxiety.

💫 The good news? This cycle doesn’t have to last forever. Thanks to evidence-based methods, you can help manage both your and .

➡️ Our blog on sleep and anxiety explores this connection and gives tips on managing nighttime anxiety: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-and-anxiety/. A huge thank you to the amazing Dr. Shelby Harris for her expertise!

💖 May is ! Join us in raising awareness by learning more and sharing this important information.

05/12/2026

‼️Thank you Boston Fox 25 for featuring Project Sleep Rising Voices speaker, Kristen Cascio and sleep specialist, Dr. Alison Kole.

💗 Please share this to reach ONE of the millions affected by sleep apnea without knowing it!

05/11/2026

💤 Many of us have wondered, “Why am I always so tired?”

🔎 Sleepiness, fatigue, and depression can feel similar, and it’s often hard to explain the differences to loved ones or even healthcare providers. Understanding these distinctions can help people communicate their symptoms more clearly and get the support they need.

⭐ Sleepiness means you can fall asleep during the day when given the chance.
⭐ Fatigue is a low‑energy, worn‑out feeling that doesn’t improve with sleep.
⭐ Depression‑related tiredness stems from changes in mood, motivation, and interest — not a physical need for sleep.

🧠 Project Sleep believes that and are deeply connected. Both deserve attention, compassion, and real conversation.

💖 May is ! Join us in raising awareness by learning more and sharing this important information.

🔗 Read the full blog on Sleepiness, Fatigue, & Depression: project-sleep.com/sleepiness-fatigue-depression/

05/07/2026

✨ New date! Join us on Friday, May 15 at 1 p.m. ET for a story sharing with Miranda Chappel-Farley.

📺 Tune in LIVE via Project Sleep’s YouTube channel to hear Miranda's powerful story, from falling asleep in class to being told she was “too young, fit, and female” to have sleep apnea.

🧠 Now, as a sleep neuroscientist and a speaker, Miranda is helping lead the next generation of sleep science while working to break down harmful stereotypes.

📅 Learn more and set a calendar reminder: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-story-sharing-miranda-chappel-farley/

05/06/2026

🌟 Sleep apnea is in the spotlight!

➡️ During , FOX 5 Atlanta featured Project Sleep Expert Advisory Board member, Alida Abdullah, who shared her lived experience with .

🎤 As a mother, educator, and community leader, Alida brings a powerful perspective to the conversation. Her story helps dismantle stereotypes and reminds us that sleep apnea affects people across all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

💙 We are so grateful to Alida for her leadership and to FOX 5 Atlanta for shining a light on this important public health issue.

🔗 Learn more and watch the full story: https://project-sleep.com/fox-5-atlanta-sleep-apnea-alida-abdullah/

05/05/2026

📆 Mark your calendar for our next sleep apnea support call on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET!

👋 Hosted by our Sleep Apnea Program Manager, Emma Cooksey, this FREE Zoom call is a space to share what’s on your mind and hear from other people living with .

💻 Join however feels most comfortable, with your camera on or off, participating or simply listening in.

➡️ Register (it's free!): https://ow.ly/kGSU50YKabq

05/04/2026

🌼 May is ! Mental health and sleep health are closely related, but how exactly are they intertwined?

🔎 Starting with , multiple studies have found that sleep loss not only increases negative emotional reactions to disruptive events, but also subdues positive benefits of rewarding activities.

🗣️ “A lot of the research that’s out there right now is pointing in the direction that a single night of sleep is helpful. It’s helpful for processing the memory itself, and it’s also important for emotional regulation in general.” - Dr. Elaina Bolinger

💯 Project Sleep believes that both and are critical and underrated in our society. We are excited to share the connections between and mental health throughout this month!

💖 Like, share, and read the full blog: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-and-emotion/

04/29/2026

🛑 “I just thought it was normal.” So many women say this about symptoms that could actually be .

😴 In this broadcast, we talked about how women often chalk up unrefreshing sleep, headaches, mood changes, or frequent nighttime awakenings to a number of things such as stress or hormones.

🩺 These symptoms are not just part of being busy or being a woman. They are real health signals worth paying attention to.

💛 When women are taught to put everyone else first, it becomes easy to overlook our own needs. Recognizing these signs could be the key to finally feeling rested.

➡️ Learn more about what women need to know about how sleep apnea symptoms show up and when women should advocate for themselves in medical settings in the full "Women and Sleep Apnea" broadcast, available on Project Sleep's YouTube channel (🔗 in bio)!

04/28/2026

🌙 Sleep is the misunderstood and often-overlooked pillar of health.

➡️ Nearly 70 percent of adults report insufficient sleep or rest at least once a month. Almost 70 percent of high school adolescents are not getting enough sleep. An estimated 1 out of 5 Americans chronically live with a sleep or circadian disorder yet the majority are undiagnosed.

🔦 When we recognize that is a health signal, not a character flaw, we create more understanding and support for people navigating sleep challenges and .

🔗 Learn more about sleep health, sleep disorders, and sleep equity at project-sleep.com.

04/27/2026

🎸 WOW!! JACK BLACK is bringing sleep apnea awareness into the spotlight!

🗣️ Sleep apnea affects millions of people, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. When people like Jack Black speak up, it helps break stigma and remind others they’re not alone.

💥 That’s exactly what our campaign is all about, bringing real faces, real stories, and real awareness to the forefront.

🌟 Now it’s your turn! Join Jack, print the sign and share a photo on social media to help make impossible to ignore!

➡️ Every voice matters, join Jack Black and raise awareness: https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-lets-face-it/

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