{
  "id": 7258156,
  "title": "HMC opens Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hmc-opens-sleep-health-clinic-at-hamad-general-hospital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:36:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/14/09/2026/hmc-opens-sleep-health-clinic-at-hamad-general-hospital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Hamad Medical Corporation has inaugurated the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a specialized service targeting non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic amalgamates pulmonary and sleep medicine with psychiatry to offer comprehensive assessment of each case, pinpointing factors contributing to sleep disorders and devising tailored treatment plans to enhance patients' sleep, health, and overall quality of life.\n\nThe clinic caters to adults suffering from a range of sleep disorders, including acute and chronic insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, circadian rhythm disorders, and abnormal behaviors during sleep. Standard assessments like home sleep studies and overnight polysomnography are administered as required, complemented by internationally recognized assessment tools and questionnaires.\n\nExhaustive evaluations are conducted for each patient, encompassing the nature and patterns of their sleep disorder, its impact on daytime activities, a review of their medical and psychological history, current medications, and other elements potentially affecting sleep. In certain instances, specialized sleep tests may be mandated based on the physician's assessment and the patient's requirements, aimed at improving sleep, health, and quality of life.\n\nIn addition to non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, guidance on sleep habits, and regulating sleep and wake-up times, the clinic may also prescribe medication, contingent upon the patient's condition and medical evaluation. The Sleep Health Clinic primarily receives referrals from specific medical specialties and psychiatric clinics within Hamad Medical Corporation.\n\nDr. Aisha Al Adhab, a Sleep Medicine Consultant at HMC, elucidated, \"The Sleep Health Clinic is an integral part of HMC's sleep medicine services, specializing in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders tailored to individual patient needs. Our clinic provides focused care for patients whose sleep issues are intertwined with their psychological state. We evaluate the patient's condition from all physical, psychological, and behavioral perspectives, utilizing specialized assessments to identify the root cause and select the most appropriate intervention.\"\n\nShe further clarified that treatment of sleep disorders often extends beyond medication, emphasizing the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, regulating sleep and wake-up times, improving sleep habits, and making relevant lifestyle modifications. Consultant in Psychiatry at HMC, Dr. Ahmad Al Shahrani, added, \"Stress and anxiety have a reciprocal relationship with sleep difficulties; psychological stress can induce insomnia, and persistent sleep problems can exacerbate stress and mood fluctuations. In cases where a sleep disorder coexists with a psychological condition, comprehensive collaboration between sleep medicine and psychiatry is essential to comprehensively assess the patient's condition, understand the interplay between psychological symptoms and sleep disorders, and develop a treatment plan best suited to the patient's needs.\"",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialized service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults.</p> <p>The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep medicine and psychiatry, and aims to provide comprehensive assessment of cases, identify factors…",
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    "Hamad Medical Corporation opens Sleep Health Clinic in Hamad General Hospital.",
    "Clinic specializes in non-respiratory sleep disorders for adult patients.",
    "Comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans offered."
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}