Childhood Insomnia Roughly a quarter of children complain of bedtime struggles and night awakenings. Childhood sleep problems may arise for a variety of reasons such as medical illness, irregular schedules, and difficulties with limit-setting. If left unresolved, the impact to the child, caregiver, and the family can be quite large. Sleep disturbances and/or insufficient sleep…
Short Sleeper
Natural short sleeper A natural short sleeper is someone who sleeps a lot less in a 24-hour period than is expected for people of the same age, without being abnormally sleepy. Causes Although each person’s need for sleep varies, the typical adult needs an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Short…
Insomnia
Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping.[1] They may have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as desired.[11][9] Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood.[1] It may result in an increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, as well as…
Three Exciting Treatments for Insomnia
by Abimbola Farinde Insomnia is recognized as a difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep.This condition affects approximately more than half of Americans. It is considered to be one of the most common sleep problems. It is reported that 30% of the population suffer from insomnia, with one and three people suffering from some type…
Insomnia In Children Receiving Mental Health Treatment
A new survey of child psychiatrists indicates that insomnia is a major problem among children in mental health treatment and at least a quarter of these patients are given sleep medication. The results of the survey, conducted by Judith Owens, MD, a sleep expert with Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and colleagues, suggests that management of insomnia…