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Sleep problems in adolescence.

D N Morrison1, R McGee, W R Stanton

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Medical School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 1, 1992
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Adolescent sleep problems, including needing more sleep and difficulty falling asleep, are linked to increased anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. These sleep difficulties often persist and are associated with diagnosable disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Sleep problems are common in adolescents.
  • Understanding the link between adolescent sleep and mental health is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of sleep problems in a general adolescent population.
  • To examine the association between sleep problems and behavioral/emotional issues.
  • To determine the persistence of sleep problems over time.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 943 adolescents on sleep habits and problems.
  • Assessment of behavioral and emotional symptoms.
  • Longitudinal tracking of sleep problems from ages 13 to 15.

Main Results:

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  • A quarter of adolescents reported needing more sleep; 10% had difficulty falling asleep.
  • Adolescents with sleep problems exhibited higher rates of anxiety, depression, inattention, and conduct disorder.
  • Sleep problems were associated with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) disorder and persisted over time.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep problems in adolescents are prevalent and associated with significant behavioral and emotional difficulties.
  • Sleep disturbances in adolescence may be persistent and linked to psychiatric disorders.
  • Early identification and intervention for adolescent sleep problems are warranted.