Sleep Disorder Treatment | Inpatient Programs for Restful Recovery

Emma Loker
Published: 12/05/2024 | Updated: 12/19/2025
Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip
Edited by: Ashley Pena, LCSW
When we have the odd bad night’s sleep, it’s easy to chalk it up to a “tough day” or simply “part of modern life.” But when those restless nights turn into a long-lasting pattern, it could be a sign that something deeper is going on. 

Worryingly, sleep specialists predict that a large portion of society is living with an undiagnosed sleep disorder,1 highlighting how important it is to understand when it’s time to get help. 

If you or someone you love is struggling with sleep to the point that it’s affecting overall well-being, it’s important to explore what’s happening and find the right form of support. Residential programs for sleep disorders offer 24/7 support in an environment designed to help you rest and recover. A mental health professional can advise whether this form of care is appropriate for your needs.

This page can also help you understand the ins and outs of sleep disorder inpatient treatment by exploring: 

  • What sleep disorders are
  • The different types of sleep disorders
  • The causes of sleep disorders
  • The negative impacts of sleep disorders
  • Outpatient vs inpatient sleep disorder treatment 
  • What to expect from an AMFM sleep disorder program
  • Why therapy is the cornerstone of the AMFM sleep disorder program
  • How to get in contact with AMFM for inpatient sleep disorder programs
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What Are Sleep Disorders?

A sleep disorder refers to any condition that disrupts the body’s natural ability to rest and recover during sleep. These disruptions may stem from psychological issues such as depression or anxiety,2 or physical factors like obesity or heart conditions.3 

When the mind or body struggles to regulate the sleep cycle, quality rest becomes difficult to achieve, which can gradually affect all areas of a person’s life. But sleep disorders can come in various forms, which means people could be impacted in different ways.  

Are There Different Types of Sleep Disorders?

When most people think of a sleep disorder, insomnia is usually the first that comes to mind. In reality, there are around 80 recognized types,4 each capable of affecting sleep in different ways. Some appear far more often than others, though, and it’s these common disorders we’ll explore below.

  • Insomnia     is the most widespread sleep disorder, marked by difficulty falling or staying asleep even when exhaustion sets in. Around 10% of adults live with chronic insomnia disorder, while up to 20% experience symptoms at any given time.5
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when the throat muscles relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow and causing repeated pauses in breathing. These interruptions reduce oxygen levels and fragment sleep, leading to persistent fatigue and an increased risk of heart and metabolic problems. Studies suggest OSA affects about 14% of men and 5% of women aged 30–70,6 and roughly one-third of adults when factoring in obesity.7
  • Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes tingling or crawling sensations in the legs that only ease with movement, turning bedtime into a cycle of frustration. Around 5–10% of adults report symptoms,4 and about 13% have an RLS diagnosis.9

Other notable sleep disorders are less common but equally disruptive for those experiencing them. These include:

  • Narcolepsy causes sudden episodes of sleep and unexpected muscle weakness.
  • Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders occur when the body’s internal clock becomes misaligned with the day-night cycle.
  • Parasomnias involve unusual behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking or physically acting out dreams.

What Causes Sleep Disorders?

Sleep is something we all do, yet how we sleep can differ dramatically from one person to the next. Some people’s circadian rhythms follow a near-perfect 24-hour cycle, while others naturally run slightly shorter or longer.10 These variations remind us that sleep isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, which can make it harder to define when it becomes disordered.

This is why researchers are increasingly looking at the interplay between genetics, environment, diet, and mental health to understand how sleep disorders form and why they affect people so differently.

For example:

  • Certain genes may influence the airway’s shape or throat muscle control, raising the risk of sleep apnoea. Researchers are working to separate these genetic effects from related issues such as obesity or hypertension.    10
  • Environmental exposures like air pollution and excessive light or noise can disrupt circadian rhythms and affect the body’s ability to rest properly.11
  • Diets high in refined sugars and starches are linked with insomnia, while fibre-rich foods and whole fruits support steadier sleep patterns.12
  • Mental-health conditions such as anxiety and psychosis can disturb sleep directly or through the effects of medication.13

What Is the Negative Impact of Sleep Disorders?

If you’ve suffered from a sleep disorder or are currently living with one, you’ll know how disruptive it can be to your life. For those who haven’t experienced one, the true extent can be hard to grasp. To them, it might seem like something a strong coffee could fix, and while this may help for a short while, it’s hardly a remedy for the deeper issues at play.

Below, we take a closer look at some of the areas that sleep disorders can impact the most.

Mental Health Issues

Sleep and mental health move in tandem, and when one begins to falter, the other tends to follow. In fact, a systematic review found that poor sleep quality and insomnia are bidirectionally related to anxiety and depression.14 This means that not only can sleep problems lead to mental-health issues, but anxiety and depression also lead to sleep disturbances themselves.

This shows a vicious cycle, where one condition feeds into the other, making it a tough one to break without support.

Dementia

Deep sleep clears toxins and supports memory, but when this process is disrupted, the risk of cognitive decline increases. A meta-analysis of nearly 69,000 participants found that people with sleep disorders were 1.68 times more likely to develop dementia.15 This highlights how essential restorative sleep is for brain health.

Immune Function

Repeated sleep disruption can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to inflammation and infection. A 2024 review linked chronic sleep problems with raised inflammatory markers and poorer resistance to illness,16 ultimately reducing overall quality of life. 

Lower Quality of Life

In general, sleep loss can leave us feeling drained, unmotivated, and low. But one specific example of how a sleep disorder can impact quality of life involves a clinic’s reports of a man whose severe sleep apnoea caused his breathing to stop hundreds of times each night. His health declined so sharply that he lost over 40 kilograms and struggled to walk half a mile, yet after treatment, he regained strength and stability.17 This shows how restoring healthy sleep can transform a person’s life.
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Outpatient vs Inpatient Sleep Disorder Treatment

Choosing between outpatient and inpatient treatment depends on how deeply your sleep disorder affects your daily life. Outpatient treatment allows you to live at home and attend scheduled therapy sessions, which can work well if your symptoms are mild and your environment feels stable. It offers flexibility, but it may not always provide the level of consistency or protection needed for full recovery.

For those facing more severe or disruptive sleep issues, sleep disorder inpatient treatment offers a safer and more structured environment. Some conditions, such as sleep apnea or parasomnia, can lead to dangerous situations during the night, both for you and your bed partner. In these cases, a residential program for sleep disorders provides round-the-clock support, ensuring that you can rest and recover without risk.

Even for issues like insomnia, being away from home can make a significant difference. Daily stress, screens, or certain habits can become hidden triggers that keep your mind and body stuck in an unhealthy rhythm. By stepping into inpatient therapy sleep disorders recovery, you remove those external factors, allowing your system to reset and rediscover what natural sleep should feel like.

For many people, inpatient treatment becomes the turning point where rest transforms from something elusive into something attainable again.

What Can I Expect From an AMFM Sleep Disorder Program?

We understand how unsettling it can feel to think about staying in a clinic for help with your sleep disorder. The word “inpatient” can sound intimidating, especially when so many misconceptions still exist around health treatment that requires time away from daily life.

In reality, sleep disorder inpatient treatment is designed to be a calm and structured experience; a place where recovery begins through rest and understanding.

While each person’s experience will differ slightly, the foundation of our programme follows a clear structure that many find comforting once they know what to expect. Here’s how it works, step by step:

Initial Assessment and Evaluation

Before your evaluation begins, we’ll start with a simple conversation to understand what’s been happening with your sleep. This initial contact helps us learn the basics and gives you a chance to share what’s been troubling you in a relaxed, pressure-free way. 

From there, your formal evaluation takes place with our clinical team, where we look more closely at your symptoms and any mental health history that may be linked to your sleep issues. You’ll also have the space to talk about your goals and what you hope to achieve through treatment, helping us create a clear and personal direction from the very beginning.

Developing Your Treatment Plan

After your assessment, our clinical team will use what you’ve shared to create a tailored plan designed around your goals. This plan becomes your roadmap through treatment, helping you understand each step ahead and why it’s there.

Therapy and Education

Treatment begins with your schedule of sessions, which can include individual therapy, group work, and psychoeducation. Each part has a purpose, whether it’s exploring thoughts that affect sleep or learning how to reset your body’s rhythm. For many, this stage is where the real transformation of inpatient therapy sleep disorders recovery begins to take shape.

Ongoing Support

Throughout your stay, our team checks in regularly to see how you’re responding and to adjust your plan if needed. Every stage is about ensuring you feel supported and that the progress you make here continues long after you leave. Our residential programs for sleep disorders are built with this goal in mind: to give you a foundation of stability that lasts.

When your time with us comes to an end, we’ll guide you through the transition back home. Our aim is to ensure you still have the tools, understanding, and continued connection that come with residential treatment sleep disorder care.

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Why Therapy Is the Cornerstone of Our Program

Many people assume that treatment for sleep disorders revolves around giving you the perfect night’s rest. While this is, of course, one of our main aims, the foundation of our programs lies in the therapies we provide. Sleep disorders rarely appear out of nowhere; they’re often linked to deeper issues such as anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress that quietly affect the way your mind and body rest.

Think of it in the same way as treating a cold or flu. Medication can ease the symptoms, but it doesn’t cure the illness itself. The same applies to sleep. A comfortable bed and a quiet room may help temporarily, but if the cause of your restlessness remains, the problem will keep returning. Our goal is to uncover and address the cause through therapy, creating long-term balance that extends beyond the night’s sleep.

Here is just a snapshot of some of the therapies we use to treat sleep disorders:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia

MBSR teaches mindfulness meditation to help you observe thoughts and sensations without reacting to them. Research in older adults with depression has shown that MBSR can improve sleep quality and emotional regulation compared with control groups.18 MBTI builds on MDSR techniques by combining mindfulness with behavioral techniques such as sleep restriction and stimulus control to ease anxiety about sleeplessness.19

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia 

CBT-I helps people unlearn behaviors that maintain sleeplessness. It limits time spent in bed, builds stable sleep routines, and challenges beliefs that add pressure to fall asleep. 

Meta-analyses have found that CBT-I can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and the amount of time spent awake while improving total sleep duration and efficiency.20

Biofeedback

Biofeedback uses visual or auditory cues to train control over breathing, heart rate, or brain activity. Over time, this self-awareness helps calm the nervous system and promote relaxation before bed. 

A study using smartphone-based biofeedback in post-stroke patients showed measurable improvements in sleep quality and reductions in insomnia severity.21

Yoga and Progressive Muscle Relaxation 

Yoga and PMR calm the body’s stress response by easing physical tension and quieting mental restlessness. A Kundalini yoga trial showed improved sleep efficiency and faster sleep onset, 22 while PMR improved sleep quality scores in adults with cystic fibrosis.23

Professional Help for Sleep Disorders Through AMFM

Living with a sleep disorder can be exhausting, both physically and mentally, but with the right support and treatment, recovery is possible. If you or someone you love has been struggling to rest properly or manage the effects of disrupted sleep, we’re here to help.

At AMFM Healthcare, our sleep disorder inpatient treatment offers a calm, structured environment designed to help you recover and reset. Our compassionate team provides tailored therapies and ongoing emotional support to address both the causes and symptoms of sleep difficulties.

Through our residential programs for sleep disorders, you’ll have space to rest and heal, surrounded by people who understand what you’re going through and want to see you get better.

If your nights have become unpredictable or your days feel unmanageable because of poor sleep, don’t wait to reach out. Contact us today to learn more about our inpatient recovery options and take the first step toward restoring your balance and well-being.

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