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Sleep and sleep disorders in children and adolescents

Lisa J Meltzer1, Jodi A Mindell

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. meltzerL@email.chop.edu

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|November 23, 2006
PubMed

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Pediatric sleep disorders impact 25-40% of youth, affecting learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. This review covers sleep disorders, assessment, and their links to childhood psychiatric conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric sleep disorders affect 25% to 40% of children and adolescents.
  • Sleep disturbances significantly impact daytime functioning, learning, growth, behavior, and emotion regulation in youth.
  • The interplay between sleep and psychiatric disorders in pediatric populations is an emerging area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review normal sleep patterns in children and adolescents.
  • To discuss common pediatric sleep disorders and their assessment.
  • To explore the relationship between sleep and prevalent psychiatric disorders in youth.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric sleep.
  • Synthesis of current research on sleep disorders in youth.
  • Examination of the comorbidity of sleep and psychiatric conditions in children.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric sleep disorders are prevalent and have wide-ranging effects on development.
  • Various sleep disorders manifest differently in children and adolescents.
  • Significant associations exist between sleep disturbances and conditions like ADHD, depression, and autism.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding pediatric sleep is crucial for overall child health and development.
  • Accurate assessment of sleep is vital for diagnosing and managing pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Addressing sleep issues may be integral to managing psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

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