Integrated Behavioral Health of Louisiana

  New Orleans: (504) 322-3837
  Baton Rouge: (225) 424-1822

Patient Portal

Please note: Treatment Resistant Depression Therapies are only available at the New Orleans office.

If you have a Telehealth appointment, you may join through the appointment link on the Athena patient portal. Your provider may also send you an access link via text message or email if you are not online at the time of your appointment.

Insomnia

Insomnia is often defined as the inability to fall asleep, or difficulty staying asleep. Insomnia can be a symptom of another disorder (secondary insomnia), a disorder of its own (primary insomnia), or be seen independent of another presented disorder (co-morbid). Of the more than 80 defined sleep disorders, insomnia is one of the most common.

One in ten adults suffer from chronic insomnia, though children and adolescents can suffer from sleeping problems as well. Insomnia in any of its forms can result in impairment during the day, chronic fatigue, and higher levels of stress and irritability. Lack of sleep can cause drowsiness, interfering with driving as well as difficulty in operating machinery.

Causes of Insomnia

Poor sleep quality can be attributed to several factors, depending on the type of insomnia. Out of the medical causes for insomnia, chronic pain and sleep apnea (difficulty breathing at night) are the most common.

Secondary insomnia can also be attributed to psychiatric conditions, such as depression, anxiety or PTSD. Certain medicines taken for various disorders may cause insomnia as a side effect. Primary insomnia, being independent of another disorder, can be caused by a number of issues, such as stress or lifestyle changes.

Person Having Insomnia Issues
What Causes Insomnia?

Patients will receive a text with a link stating "your healthcare provider requires additional information for your appointment". You must click the link and complete all consents and sections prior to your appointment time.

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