Sleep and daytime sleepiness in adolescents with and without ADHD: differences across ratings, daily diary, and actigraphy.

Stephen P BeckerJoshua M LangbergHana-May EadehPaul A IsaacsonElizaveta Bourchtein

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2019)

Findings provide some of the clearest evidence yet that adolescents with ADHD experience more sleep problems and sleepiness than their peers without ADHD. It may be especially important to assess for sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD and to evaluate whether existing sleep interventions are effective, or can be optimized, for use in adolescents with ADHD who also have sleep problems.

Keyphrases

physical activity
sleep quality
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
young adults
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
mental health
obstructive sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
sleep apnea
positive airway pressure