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Melanie A Stearns

@melanieastearns.bsky.social

Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida Director of the Family, Adolescent, Child, and Caregiver Translational Sleep (FACCTS) Lab Researcher of pediatric and caregiver sleep, child problem behaviors, parenting, stress, health disparities

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SHINE Science: Hot of the PressπŸ”₯

CBT-I is the front-line treatment for insomnia-but who should deliver it? Our new debate article published in SLEEP tackles this key question and discuss the future of CBT-I delivery.

πŸ“–Read here & join the conversation: tinyurl.com/y84j3nkw

15.07.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was such a great opportunity to learn more about Implementation Science and how to use IS frameworks and research design in my future projects!

03.07.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ The Family, Adolescent, Child, and Caregiver Translational Sleep (FACCTS) Lab, led by @melanieastearns.bsky.social, was proud to represent at the #SLEEP2025 Conference in Seattle this year! πŸ’€πŸ§ The lab presented two impactful posters contributing to the science of pediatric sleep. #AASM #SRS #sleep

20.06.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐️SHINE Science at #SLEEP ⭐️

The McCrae Sleep Research Lab had the opportunity to present its impactful research during the #SLEEP2025 poster session. The team was at the forefront, engaging with attendees & highlighting the lab's innovative contributions to sleep science. #AASM #SRS #Seattle

11.06.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Come see my lab's presentations at SLEEP!

07.06.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ™βœ¨ SHINE Science at SLEEP - feat. FACCTS Lab βœ¨πŸŒ™

FACCTS Lab (Family, Adolescent, Child, Caregiver Translational Sleep) is thrilled to take the stage at next week’s SLEEP conference in Seattle! @melanieastearns.bsky.social will present her research on sleep in families! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

#SLEEP2025 #SHINEscience

06.06.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the Family, Adolescent, Child, and Caregiver Translational Sleep Lab (FACCTS Lab), @melanieastearns.bsky.social explores how sleep shapes the connection between children and caregivers πŸ’€πŸ“·
Check out more at health.usf.edu/nursing/rese...

#SHINEscience #research #caregivers #childpsychology

20.05.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A note from our SHINE Science Center Recruitment Coordinator Melanie Stearns. Discover how we're bridging cutting-edge sleep research with community engagement through strategic outreach.

#SHINEscience #sleephealth #innovation #outreach #recruitment #research

08.05.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the SHINE Science Center at @usf.edu! We focus on how sleep affects health in healthy individuals, caregivers, military families & those with autism, pain, obesity, anxiety, MCI & more. Here is to driving sleep science forward. #sleephealth #sleepscience #health #innovation

05.05.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@dustinharaden.bsky.social please add me to your Sleep and Circadian rhythms starter if you can!

18.11.2024 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please add me!

17.11.2024 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@nicolenelson.bsky.social Hi Nicole, can you please add me to the developmental psych starter pack you have?

09.11.2024 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm here. This is wonderful! Thank you.

08.11.2024 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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