UNIGHT - Discuss. Share. Connect.

UNIGHT – Discuss. Share. Connect.

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom

UNIGHT is a free virtual get together for people to have an open, casual discussion about various topics related to living with a sleep disorder. This month’s UNIGHT discusses “Mental Health in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence” with special guest Alicia Roth, Ph.D. DBSM.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER – Alicia Roth, Ph.D. DBSM, is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Staff at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center and is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Florida, Internship at the Baltimore VA, and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic. Her clinical work focuses on treating a range of sleep disorders, including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, central disorders of hypersomnia and nightmares, as well as CPAP desensitization.

She has published numerous research articles on the intersection of sleep and chronic health conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, heart disease, and persons with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers). Dr. Roth’s current research focuses on implementation of population health initiatives for insomnia treatment as well as developing treatments for central disorders of hypersomnia. In 2022, she was awarded the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) Early Career BSM Advocacy Award.

Registration for UNIGHT is FREE!

Each UNIGHT meeting is a great opportunity for everyone to discuss, share, connect and just be ourselves.

Zoom link will be sent via email after registration.

Please note: Our UNIGHT virtual forum is educational and supportive in nature and will offer self-care strategies to help you in your daily life. However, the group will not engage in rendering any psychological or healthcare advice for any particular individual or situation, and will not provide medical, mental health, or any other type of health-related service. No diagnosis, treatment recommendations, medication advice, or any other type of medical or mental health recommendations will be offered. Our support group is not a substitute for, or alternative to, treatment by a licensed medical professional. Always seek the advice of your own physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. The Hypersomnia Foundation does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, lawyers, legal advisers, products, medications, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be referenced on its website or during any online support groups. UNIGHT is not a focus group and is not part of a research study and there is no compensation for attending.