Psych Basics

Insomnia
Sleeplessness, Sleep Disorder

Children and Teens

Young children need 10 to 11 hours of sleep, experts say. Problems with little ones and sleep often occur when early bedtimes are not strictly enforced. And children with ADHD often suffer from sleep problems.

Teenagers, who are famous for staying up late and sleeping in, are a sleep-deprived group. Experts estimate that a full quarter of adolescents suffer from insomnia.  And a recent study found that teens who go to bed after midnight are 20 percent more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those who go to bed before 11 pm. 



Kiddie Sleep

Teens and Z's

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Sleep Blogs

  • Patrick McNamara

    Dream Catcher

    The neuroscience of our night life.
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    Sleep Newzzz

    Information from "The Sleep Doctor" for better sleep and better health.
    By Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.
  • Dennis Rosen, M.D.

    Sleeping Angels

    How children's sleep affects their health and well being.
    By Dennis Rosen, M.D.
  • John Cline, Ph.D.

    Sleepless in America

    Healthy rest, problem sleep, and the dreams and nightmares therein.
    By John Cline, Ph.D.
  • Shelby Harris

    The Land of Nod

    Improve your life by getting the sleep you need.
    By Shelby Harris, PsyD
  • Matthew Edlund, M.D.

    The Power of Rest

    Why sleep alone is not enough–and how to reset your body.
    By Matthew Edlund, M.D.

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