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Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder in adolescence (4, 6) with a 10.7% lifetime and a 9.4% current prevalence according to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) fourth edition (DSM-IV) in a US sample of 13–16 year old adolescents (4).
- Sleep Disorders in Adolescents
Although a variety of important sleep disorders may disrupt...
- Sleep Disorders in Adolescents
1 maj 2020 · Although a variety of important sleep disorders may disrupt quality of sleep in adolescents, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy, this article will focus on common disorders that affect the quantity of sleep, such as poor sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm disorders, and insomnia.
30 lip 2024 · Sleep in adolescents is affected by a range of interacting biopsychosocial factors. Thorough assessment, diagnostics, formulation and intervention by a multidisciplinary team lead to improved outcomes in a teenage population experiencing sleep difficulties.
The symptoms of sleepiness and fatigue are frequently encountered when caring for adolescents. Up to 40% of healthy teens experience regular sleepiness, defined as an increased tendency to fall asleep. Fatigue is the perception of low energy following normal activity and is reported by up to 30% of well teens.
1 cze 2018 · Insomnia disorder goes beyond an individual complaint of poor sleep or a sleep state misperception, and there is emerging evidence supporting the association of insomnia symptoms in adolescents with alterations in several bio-systems including functional cortical alterations and systemic inflammation.
1 wrz 2014 · This report reviews the current literature on sleep patterns in adolescents, factors contributing to chronic sleep loss (ie, electronic media use, caffeine consumption), and health-related consequences, such as depression, increased obesity risk, and higher rates of drowsy driving accidents.
Although a variety of important sleep disorders may disrupt quality of sleep in adolescents, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy, this article will focus on common disorders that affect the quantity of sleep, such as poor sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm disorders, and insomnia.
