Sleep and Adolescent Depression

Adolescence is a pivotal period of development marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, making youth particularly susceptible to mental health challenges, including depression. A growing body of research has highlighted the important role of sleep in the etiology and exacerbati...

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Published inClinical and translational neuroscience Vol. 8; no. 1; p. 3
Main Authors Castiglione-Fontanellaz, Chiara E. G., Tarokh, Leila
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published MDPI AG 01.03.2024
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adolescence
depression
sleep
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Summary:Adolescence is a pivotal period of development marked by significant physiological and psychological changes, making youth particularly susceptible to mental health challenges, including depression. A growing body of research has highlighted the important role of sleep in the etiology and exacerbation of adolescent depression. Disruptions in sleep patterns, including insomnia and irregular sleep-wake cycles, are prevalent among depressed adolescents and can exacerbate depressive symptoms. In this review, we examine alterations to sleep behavior and physiology in adolescent depression. Furthermore, we introduce a theoretical model of hypersomnia in adolescent depression. This manuscript explores the intricate relationship between sleep and adolescent depression, with a focus on future directions for research and intervention.
ISSN:2514-183X
2514-183X
DOI:10.3390/ctn8010003