Tackle election stress with better sleep
A Science-Based Approach
Date: Thursday, October 17th
Time: 12:00 PM EST | 9:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM CET
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
What it’s about
Election seasons bring more than just political tensions—they also bring a unique form of stress that can disrupt your sleep. With the next election approaching, this exclusive 60-minute masterclass will help you understand electsomnia, the stress-induced insomnia triggered by political events.
Join us as we dive into the science of stress, sleep, and election-induced insomnia, offering practical strategies to help you maintain mental and physical well-being during these turbulent times.
What you’ll learn
The science behind electsomnia—what it is, how it affects sleep patterns, and why elections are a key stressor.
Real data from a groundbreaking study conducted at Boston College and Harvard Medical School on how the 2020 U.S. election impacted global sleep patterns and well-being.
Actionable strategies to manage stress and protect your sleep before and during election season.
The role of alcohol and substances in sleep disruption—and how to avoid these common pitfalls.
How to take control of your sleep habits and improve cognitive performance, even during stressful times.
Meet your Experts |
Meet your Experts |
Dr. Els van der Helm
Dr. Els van der Helm is an internationally recognized sleep neuroscientist and consultant who has worked with some of the world’s top companies to help their employees optimize performance through better sleep. With a PhD from UC Berkeley and experience at Harvard Medical School, Dr. van der Helm has been at the forefront of sleep research and its practical application in high-pressure environments.
Drawing from her own experiences working in corporate consulting and as the founder of a VC-backed tech startup, Dr. van der Helm translates cutting-edge research into actionable strategies for improving sleep and stress management. She has helped hundreds of thousands of professionals reduce stress, increase productivity, and achieve peak performance through better sleep.
https://www.elsvanderhelm.com/
Dr. Tony Cunningham
Dr. Tony Cunningham is the Director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, completed a clinical internship at the VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System, and is now licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Tony's research focuses on the role of sleep and sleep loss in emotion and memory processing, aiming to bridge neuroscience and clinical practice. He seeks to understand brain network changes following sleep loss and develop therapeutic interventions. Recently, he received a K23 grant from NIMH and a career development award from the Sleep Research Society Foundation to advance his independent research.
https://www.centerforsleepandcognition.com/
