Impact of sleep restriction on affective functioning in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Stephen P BeckerLeanne TammJeffery N EpsteinDean W Beebe

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)

Findings from this study provide the first evidence that shortened sleep duration is a causal contributor to the affect and mood disturbances frequently experienced by adolescents with ADHD, particularly as observed by parents. Targeting sleep may be important to reduce affective disturbances in adolescents with ADHD.

Keyphrases

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