Insomnia and Mood Disorders in Adolescents
The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, Volume 2, Number 2, March 2011
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/ccprv2n2/
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Topics: Child Psychiatry | Depressive Disorder
Gene Wright, MD
Insomnia and sleep disturbance are common symptoms of depression in adults, but this is not always the case in adolescents. In fact, a group of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh who studied insomnia in depressed teens found that, compared to adults, insomnia in adolescents is different—very different.
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Gene Wright, MD
Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Rosa, CA
Dr. Wright has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.