Sleep disturbance in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: relationship with melatonin and behavior.

Ana Luiza Decanini Miranda de SouzaCélia Maria GiachetiMaria Clara Helena Do CoutoCaio Sérgio Galina SpillaNathani Cristina da SilvaMahara ProençaLuciana Pinato

Published in: Neurological research (2024)

This study provides, for the first time, evidence that among the frequent sleep disturbances in ADHD, the disorders in initiating and maintaining sleep are associated with the low levels of melatonin found in this population. Additionally, these, along with other sleep disturbances, are linked to behavioral problems in ADHD.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
mental health
young adults
depressive symptoms