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Despite extensive research on sleep and mental health, limited attention has been given to this transitional period.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of sleep disturbances among patients preparing for discharge from psychiatric units in Alberta, Canada.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved face-to-face interviews with eligible patients, followed by an online survey assessing sleep issues using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Additional data on demographics, clinical information, and responses to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) were also collected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of the 1,437 patients approached, 1,106 participated. The prevalence of sleep disturbances was 79.6%. Key factors associated with sleep issues included relationship status (Chi2\u202f=\u202f13.39; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.01), primary mental health diagnoses (Chi2\u202f=\u202f61.35; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), anxiety (Chi2\u202f=\u202f80.28; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), and poor wellbeing (Chi2\u202f=\u202f82.18; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001) at baseline.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study reveals a high prevalence of sleep disturbances among patients preparing for discharge and identifies key risk factors. 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