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Sleep duration, depressive symptoms, and digital self-harm among adolescents.

Daniel C SemenzaRyan C MeldrumAlexander TestaDylan B Jackson
Published in: Child and adolescent mental health (2021)
Both insufficient sleep and depressive symptoms were associated with engagement in digital self-harm among adolescents. Prospective research is needed, however, to confirm this pathway. Practitioners and clinicians should consider discussing digital self-harm with adolescents and parents, especially if adolescents are experiencing poor sleep and depressive symptoms.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • social support
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • social media
  • general practice