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Rethinking Sleep: Importance, Privilege, and Digital Therapies

3/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sleep discussions have shifted from neglect to concern, underscoring sleep's importance for mental and physical health.
Sleep trackers, once scientific tools, are now common in homes and hospitals, but they can cause anxiety and misinterpretations.
Prof Colin Espie advocates digital therapies like Sleepio that offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
The idea of 'sleep privilege' has emerged to emphasize unequal opportunities for restful sleep, with the 'eight-hour myth' increasing stress.

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Story summary

Sleep discussions have shifted from neglect to concern, underscoring sleep's importance for mental and physical health.
Sleep trackers, once scientific tools, are now common in homes and hospitals, but they can cause anxiety and misinterpretations.
Prof Colin Espie advocates digital therapies like Sleepio that offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
The idea of 'sleep privilege' has emerged to emphasize unequal opportunities for restful sleep, with the 'eight-hour myth' increasing stress.