Aerospace Hospital Opens Sleep Center, Supporting National Mental Health Initiative

Aerospace Center Hospital Opens Sleep Medicine Center

The Aerospace Center Hospital in Beijing's Haidian district has inaugurated a new sleep medicine center to address the growing demand for treatment of sleep disorders. This center brings together nearly 40 specialists from various fields, including neurology, traditional Chinese medicine, respiratory and critical care medicine, and geriatrics. This multidisciplinary approach allows for comprehensive and personalized diagnosis and treatment plans for patients struggling with sleep issues.

The opening of this center aligns with a national initiative to expand access to mental and sleep disorder services. The National Health Commission has set a goal for each city-level region in China to have at least one hospital offering outpatient services for these conditions by the end of November 2025. Additionally, the commission emphasizes the importance of training psychiatrists and ensuring adequate staffing at psychological and sleep clinics.

China General Technology Group, a state-owned conglomerate, has also announced plans to establish 50 mental health clinics and 50 sleep medicine clinics within its subsidiary hospitals this year. This initiative further demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental and sleep health concerns in China.