Most teens who seek insomnia treatment have underlying mental health issues
February 12, 2020January 28, 2020 By Janelle Ringer Loma Linda University Health https://news.llu.edu/research/most-teens-who-seek-insomnia-treatment-have-underlying-mental-health-issues
Nearly 75% of teen patients seeking treatment for insomnia also suffer from an underlying, diagnosed mental health condition, primarily ADHD or depression, according to a new study.
Researchers who conducted the study said its findings suggest adolescent healthcare providers should consider possible mental health symptoms when addressing sleep concerns.
“These rates were surprisingly high, even when we accounted for the fact that some insomnia and mental health symptoms overlap,” said Tori Van Dyk, PhD, MA, Read More