September 2025 Sunday, September 14, 2025 No events Monday, September 15, 2025 No events Tuesday, September 16, 2025 TFASS Tom F. Anders Seminar Series 12:12 am Jamie Marc Zeitzer, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Co-Director, Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, Stanford University Topic: Reclaiming Teen Sleep: Innovative Biocultural Strategies from the U.S. and Taiwan Chronic sleep deprivation among adolescents is a global crisis, with serious consequences for mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. While biological changes during adolescence are largely universal, cultural and environmental factors play a major role in shaping sleep habits—and solutions. In this talk, I’ll share two cutting-edge, cross-cultural interventions designed to combat teen sleep loss. In the U.S., we’ve developed a novel approach combining passive light flash therapy during sleep with a behavioral intervention to encourage earlier bedtimes—without changing wake times. In Taiwan, we’ve integrated AIoT-powered classroom lighting with in-school mindfulness training to reduce sleep onset delays and improve daily functioning. Both strategies pair passive biological interventions with active behavioral components, aiming to not only extend sleep duration but also boost mood, attention, and academic outcomes. Join me to explore how culturally grounded, science-based innovations can help teens worldwide reclaim the rest they need. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 No events Thursday, September 18, 2025 No events Friday, September 19, 2025 No events Saturday, September 20, 2025 No events |
