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Review
. 2018 Jun 4;6(2):46.
doi: 10.3390/medsci6020046.

Sleep Disturbances in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders: A Review of the Variability of Objective Sleep Markers

Suman K R Baddam  1 , Craig A Canapari  2 , Stefon J R van Noordt  3 , Michael J Crowley  4
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Review

Sleep Disturbances in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders: A Review of the Variability of Objective Sleep Markers

Suman K R Baddam et al. Med Sci (Basel). .

Abstract

Sleep disturbances are often observed in child and adolescent mental health disorders. Although previous research has identified consistent subjective reports of sleep disturbances, specific objective sleep markers have not yet been identified. We evaluated the current research on subjective and objective sleep markers in relation to attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders. Subjective sleep markers are more consistent than objective markers of actigraphy, polysomnography, and circadian measures. We discuss the causes of variability in objective sleep findings and suggest future directions for research.

Keywords: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); adolescents; anxiety; arousal; autism; children; electroencephalography (EEG); mental health; sleep.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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