Welcome to the DREAMS Lab!
Our site is still under construction so check back periodically for updates! If you have any questions please email us at dreamslab@psychiatry.wisc.edu
Our Mission:
At the DREAMS Lab, we envision a world where every adolescent has the opportunity to thrive through healthy sleep and strong mental well-being. Our mission is to advance scientific understanding at the intersection of sleep health and mental health in youth, particularly during the critical developmental windows of adolescence.
We are committed to:
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Conducting rigorous, innovative and interdisciplinary research that explores how sleep patterns impact emotional regulation, cognitive development, and psychological resilience.
- Using equity-centered approaches that prioritize the voices and experiences of marginalized and underserved youth.
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Bridging lab discoveries with accessible, culturally responsive solutions in schools, families, and communities.
- Empowering the next generation of researchers, clinicians, and educators through mentorship, collaboration, and community engagement.
Through rigorous science and compassionate inquiry, the DREAMS Lab seeks to illuminate the pathways by which sleep can be a foundation for flourishing mental health in adolescents.