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Sleep: Cornerstone of Brain Health

Shane Creado, MD
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe the impact of sleep on brain health, learning, memory, and overall physical and mental functioning.

  • Identify common sleep disorders and associated risk factors, including when to refer patients for specialized sleep medicine evaluation.

  • Apply evidence-based strategies to support patients in improving sleep quality and clinical outcomes

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this presentation is to enhance clinicians’ ability to integrate sleep assessment and management into treatment planning, leading to improved sophistication in care and stronger clinical skills for supporting long-term patient wellness

Description

Healthy, restorative sleep is a critical and modifiable factor for brain health, disease prevention, and overall performance—impacting learning, memory, emotional regulation, physical health, and longevity. Clinicians can improve outcomes by recognizing sleep disorders, avoiding overreliance on sedating medications, and implementing evidence-based strategies and supplements to optimize patient sleep. This presentation explores the connection between sleep and brain health, highlighting how sleep problems impact every risk factor for brain health. Participants will examine the significant overlap between sleep problems and mental health conditions. The session will provide practical guidance on screening for and referring patients with suspected sleep issues, along with an introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Shane Creado, MD
Dr. Shane Creado, MD is a globally recognized sleep performance Psychiatrist and mental optimization expert who helps high achievers—from elite athletes to top executives—unlock peak brain power through better sleep. A double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, Dr. Creado blends cutting-edge neuroscience with elite performance strategies to transform sleep from a nightly necessity into a competitive advantage. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes, Dr. Creado has worked with world-class organizations including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, NBA Players Association, PGA Tour Europe, and the Australian Football League. He is also a prominent clinician at the Amen Clinics in Chicago, where he integrates neuroimaging and functional psychiatry to treat sleep disorders, burnout, depression, and performance anxiety. Dr. Creado is a frequent media guest and keynote speaker who brings clarity, credibility, and charisma to complex topics like insomnia, mental health, productivity, neuroplasticity, and the science of peak performance. His work has been featured in leading medical journals, national podcasts, and global health conferences. He also serves on the Board of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, where he chairs the Sleep and Performance Committee. When the stakes are high—on the field, in the boardroom, or in everyday life—Dr. Shane Creado is the expert trusted to help people sleep smarter, think sharper, and live better.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Amen Clinics