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Sleep Disturbances and Behavioral Disturbances in Children and Adolescents

Shirshendu Sinha1, Ronak Jhaveri2, Alok Banga3

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|November 25, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Sleep disorders are frequent in children and adolescents but often missed. Comprehensive assessments using parental and self-reports, alongside school functioning, are key for diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Sleep disorders and deprivation are prevalent in children and adolescents.
  • These conditions are frequently undiagnosed and undertreated, impacting development.
  • Sleep regulation involves circadian rhythm and homeostatic drive, varying with age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the commonality and underdiagnosis of sleep problems in youth.
  • To emphasize the importance of a balanced approach to sleep regulation.
  • To outline comprehensive assessment strategies for pediatric sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing parental and self-reports for sleep disorder assessment.
  • Evaluating school functioning as an indicator of sleep impact.
  • Employing diagnostic tools for accurate identification and treatment planning.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances are common in pediatric populations.
  • Assessment requires a multi-faceted approach including subjective reports and functional outcomes.
  • Diagnostic tools aid in managing sleep disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification and treatment of sleep disorders in children are crucial.
  • Comprehensive assessment methods improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • Addressing sleep issues supports healthy development in youth.

Keywords:
ElectroencephalogramHypersomniasOSAPLMDParasomniasPolysomnographyRLS

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