Resources
Ode to Joy features a main character portrayal of narcolepsy with cataplexy, a neurological condition affecting 1 in 2,000 people worldwide. Because of low awareness, a majority of people living with narcolepsy with cataplexy are currently undiagnosed. Learn more and help us raise awareness!
Find a Sleep Specialist:
If you think that you or a loved one may be experiencing symptoms of narcolepsy, it’s important to consult a board-certified sleep specialist. Locate a AASM Accredited Sleep Center.
Resources:
⋅ American Academy of Sleep Medicine: aasm
⋅ Harvard Narcolepsy Education Website: healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy
⋅ Hypersomnia Foundation: hypersomniafoundation
⋅ Narcolepsy Network: narcolepsynetwork
⋅ Project Sleep: project-sleep
⋅ Stanford Center for Narcolepsy: med.stanford.edu/narcolepsy
⋅ Wake Up Narcolepsy: wakeupnarcolepsy
This website does not provide a complete list of organizations or health professionals who can offer help for those who may have a sleep-related condition or who are otherwise in need. It’s for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. IFC does not endorse any of the organizations or health professionals listed herein. If you think you may have an immediate need, immediately reach out to your doctor or local emergency hotline (e.g., 911) or go to the nearest emergency facility.