While 97% of Americans recognize the importance of sleep, only 7% wake up feeling well-rested daily, according to a new report from Dreem Health, a digital sleep clinic managed by The Sunrise Group.
Stress and anxiety are the biggest culprits (54%) of sleep interruptions, followed by noise and light disturbances (44%), and snoring or breathing difficulties (21%) rounding out the top three factors stealing sleep from Americans. As a result, they face difficulty concentrating (41%), mood swings (40%), and anxiety (31%) during the time they’re awake.
“The real issue is that patients don’t know where to turn,” says William Lu, MD, medical director at Dreem Health, in a release. “If you break a leg, you go to the hospital. But when sleep becomes a struggle, most people assume it’s just part of life, or worse, something they’re to blame for. They know sleep is important, but they don’t know where to turn for real help.”
“Understanding this gap is key,” adds Laurent Martinot, CEO of Sunrise. “What I’ve learned is that technology alone isn’t the solution. What truly works is combining smart technology with expert care. That’s precisely our vision with Dreem Health—we’re uniting Sunrise’s innovative technology with specialized care to help people finally turn awareness into a clear path to real sleep solutions.”
Other key findings from the 2025 State of Sleep Health Report include:
- 24% of sleep-struggling Americans are actively looking for additional support.
- 35% have taken prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids, including 13% who take medication regularly to sleep.
- Only 38% of Americans are familiar with sleep apnea and its risks
- Women report higher rates (41%) of sleep disturbances compared to just 34 % of men.
- Only 57% of GenZers and 55 % of millennials are able to maintain regular sleep routines, lagging behind older generations.
- One in five (22%) of low-income Americans report rarely or never feeling well rested, doubling those with higher incomes.
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