The prevalence of internalizing disorders, ie, anxiety and depressive disorders, spikes in
adolescence and has been increasing amongst adolescents despite the existence of …

Weighted blankets are a non‐pharmacological intervention for treating sleep and anxiety
problems in children with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder. However, research on the …

Abstract The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) descriptive
criterial approach to diagnosis has been criticized for contributing to comorbidity …

Objective Beyond sleep duration, other facets of sleep such as variability and timing may be
associated with obesity risk in youth. However, data are limited. Using a longitudinal design …

Only a few studies addressed age-related changes from childhood to adolescence in sleep
patterns, sleepiness, and attention. Vigilant attention plays a key role in cognitive …

Circulating luteinizing hormone (LH) levels are an essential index of the functioning of the
hypothalamic-pituitary control of reproduction. The role of numerous inputs and neuronal …

The effects of sleep on elite athletes in late adolescence and early adulthood have been
well documented in a myriad of sports. However, there is underrepresentation of pre …

Sleep-related problems (SRPs) are a common precursor to anxiety disorders, especially
during peri-adolescence, and may be a predictor of treatment response. However, evidence …

Abstract Study Objectives We examined growth trajectories of four actigraphy-derived sleep
parameters (sleep minutes, sleep efficiency, and variability in sleep minutes and efficiency …

Simple Summary Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disabilities in
children and adolescents. Poor sleep after brain injury can slow recovery and worsen …