Fact sheets.
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Accurate information about sleep paralysis is difficult to find. Many sources rely on speculation, fear based narratives, or unverified claims. This section provides clear, evidence based materials designed for the general public, educators, and health professionals.
Resources include fact sheets, explanatory briefs, and guidance for individuals and families affected by sleep paralysis. All materials are written in plain language and reviewed to ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity. This section will expand as new research becomes available.
SLEEP PARALYSIS INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH.
Sleep paralysis affects people worldwide, yet resources are scattered, uneven, and often difficult to locate. This directory brings together medical, academic, mental health, and community-based resources to help individuals, families, clinicians, and researchers find reliable points of reference.
This directory does not endorse superstition or unverified claims. Inclusion does not imply medical certification. Resources are listed for informational and referral purposes.
1. MEDICAL AND CLINICAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
These organizations provide medically grounded information on sleep disorders, including sleep paralysis.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Provides clinical guidelines, patient education, and professional research related to sleep disorders.
National Institutes of Health – Sleep Disorders
Public health information, research findings, and clinical trial data related to sleep conditions.
Mayo Clinic – Sleep Paralysis Overview
Accessible medical explanations, symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
NHS UK – Sleep Paralysis
Government-backed public health explanations and guidance.
2. RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC SOURCES
For researchers, clinicians, journalists, and advanced readers.
PubMed / National Library of Medicine
Peer-reviewed medical and psychological research papers on sleep paralysis and parasomnias.
Sleep Research Society
Academic research organization supporting sleep science studies worldwide.
Journal of Sleep Research
Publishes empirical studies on sleep disorders, including REM-related conditions.
Frontiers in Psychology – Sleep Section
Open-access research covering neurological and psychological aspects of sleep phenomena.
3. MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
Sleep paralysis often intersects with anxiety, trauma, depression, and stress.
World Health Organization – Mental Health Resources
Global mental health frameworks and referrals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education and support resources relevant to anxiety and trauma frequently associated with sleep paralysis.
Mind (UK)
Mental health support organization with educational materials applicable to sleep-related anxiety.
4. CULTURAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Sleep paralysis is interpreted differently across cultures. These resources provide anthropological and sociological context.
International Association for the Study of Dreams
Research and cross-cultural analysis of sleep-related experiences.
Anthropological Studies on Sleep Paralysis
Academic papers examining cultural interpretations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Global Mental Health Network
Explores how culture shapes understanding and response to mental and sleep-related conditions.
5. NONPROFIT AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations that raise awareness and support individuals affected by sleep disorders.
Sleep Foundation
Educational materials and public awareness campaigns.
World Sleep Society
International collaboration on sleep health and education.
Sleep Health Foundation (Australia)
Public-facing education and awareness programs.
6. SURVIVOR AND COMMUNITY-BASED PLATFORMS
These platforms emphasize lived experience. Content should be approached critically but compassionately.
Sleep Paralysis Support Communities
Online forums and moderated discussion groups for peer support.
Story-Based Awareness Projects
Initiatives collecting first-person narratives to document the human impact of sleep paralysis.
7. MEDIA, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
For journalists, educators, and policymakers.
Centers for Disease Control – Sleep Health
Public health framing of sleep-related conditions.
UNESCO – Health Education Resources
Context for global education initiatives.
Academic Journalism and Health Media Outlets
Evidence-based reporting on sleep disorders and mental health.
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