Sleep problems in children

Authors

  • Manuel Salavessa Médico Interno de Psiquiatria da Infância e Adolescência, Hospital D. Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, EPE
  • Paula Vilariça Assistente Hospitalar de Psiquiatria da Infância e Adolescência, Unidade da Primeira Infância, Hospital D. Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central, EPE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v25i5.10676

Keywords:

Sleep, Sleep Disorder, Child, Adolescent

Abstract

SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN The importance and impact of sleep on health has earned more attention in the recent years, being sleep problems a common source of concern among parents. Sleep plays a key role not only biologically, but also emotionally and socially. Sleep problems can have a significant negative impact on children and their families. In this article we intend to deal with basic information to be used by clinicians when confronted with the parents´ concerns about children´s common sleep problems.We will focus on the fundamental aspects of normal sleep architecture and sleep patterns development, followed by an explanation about the clinically more relevant sleep problems in children and adolescents.

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Published

2009-09-01

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 5 (2009): Revista Portuguesa de Clínica Geral

Section

Dossier

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How to Cite

Sleep problems in children. (2009). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 25(5), 584-91. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v25i5.10676