Sleep is considered one of the most important pillars of human health. According to Prof Dr William Dement, 90 % of health depends on sleep. If sleep is too short or disturbed, it has an impact on health. A lack of sleep or sleep disorders are considered to be the cause of numerous physical and mental illnesses.

Studies and research show that the majority of people who suffer from depression also suffer from a lack of restful sleep or sleep disorders as a result. For years, however, researchers assumed that sleep disorders were merely a symptom of depression. Today we know that poor sleep can also be a cause, not just a symptom. With the right treatment method and healthy sleep, depression can be specifically counteracted. Research by the National Institute of Mental Health shows that more than 80% of patients with depression experienced an improvement as soon as they were able to remedy their sleep disorders. In most cases, the symptoms disappeared completely after eight weeks.

Fighting depression with healthy sleep

The Clinicum Alpinium in Liechtenstein is based precisely on these findings. The medical and therapeutic treatment methods for patients with depressive disorders are complemented by the SAMINA healthy sleep concept. Healthy sleep, rest and plenty of nature are the cornerstones of therapeutic success.

Sleep as therapy

SAMINA or the SAMINA Healthy-Sleep-Therapy is an ideal complement to the treatment of depression. For example, patient rooms can be equipped with the SAMINA sleep-healthy concept or additional sleep coaching can be included in the treatment concept to complement the medical-therapeutic treatment. Nature is regarded as a centre of peace and strength. Whether it's a walk in the forest or a duvet made from 100% natural materials. Sleep-biologically optimised patient rooms can ideally promote healthy sleep and thus also mental and physical regeneration.

Holistic sleep concept

Based on the concept of Bioenergetic Sleep® according to Prof. Dr med. h.c. Günther W. Amann-Jennson, the SAMINA sleep system promotes regenerative sleep. The spine is ideally relieved by the ingenious system of mattress and slatted frame. This can prevent neck tension and reduce back pain. In addition to their orthopaedic effect, SAMINA Schlaf-Gesund products also attach great importance to being 100% natural. Only natural raw materials that are free from chemicals and other harmful substances are used in the manufacture of the Schlaf-Gesund products.

Passive therapy during sleep

SAMINA product innovations, such as the therapeutic Sound Light Sleepsystem, aim to make sleep even more restful. The sound cushion uses selected, gentle melodies and sound sequences, which can have a positive effect on the process of falling asleep and staying asleep thanks to their calming influence on the nervous system.

The inclined position of the SAMINA Gravitas® inclined bed activates gravitational forces. Thanks to its unique mode of action, this can counteract excessive snoring as well as nocturnal breathing interruptions (sleep apnoea).

Another form of passive therapy for people with depression can be holistic body grounding using the Lokosana® grounding support. The large-area body earthing can rebalance the distorted geomagnetic field through the bio-magnets that are incorporated into the overlay. This can also improve the quality of sleep and contribute to a regenerative sleep experience.