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Classification and Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Irina Trosman1, Anna Ivanenko2

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue Box 43, Chicago, IL 60611-2991, USA.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|February 1, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Sleep disturbances are common in children and adolescents, often overlooked. Recognizing and treating these sleep problems is crucial, especially for those with psychiatric conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are prevalent in children and adolescents.
  • Current classification systems for sleep disorders are evolving, incorporating developmental aspects.
  • Undertreatment of pediatric sleep issues remains a significant concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of sleep disturbances in pediatric populations.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing sleep disorders in children and adolescents.
  • To underscore the link between sleep problems and psychiatric comorbidities in youth.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Analysis of classification systems for sleep disorders.
  • Examination of prevalence data across diverse pediatric samples.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances are common in children and adolescents.
  • Sleep disorders are particularly prevalent in youth with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental needs.
  • Existing classification systems are being refined to better reflect developmental sleep patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric sleep disturbances require greater clinical attention and treatment.
  • Mental health professionals must be aware of sleep issues in children and adolescents.
  • Addressing sleep problems is integral to managing psychiatric comorbidities in youth.

Keywords:
AdolescentsChildrenClassificationPrevalenceSleep disorders

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