Research has shown a link between
persistent sleep difficulties in childhood and mental health problems like depression, anxiety disorders, and alcohol abuse later in life.
Not exact matches
While some children with
sleep problems do «outgrow» them as they mature,
sleep related symptoms — like
difficulty falling or staying asleep, daytime sleepiness and snoring — can be
persistent and troublesome.
If crying is
persistent and does not appear to be related to hunger,
sleep, or general discomfort, it could mean that your baby is having
difficulty with feedings.
Sleep disturbances including
difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, feeling sleepy despite a full night's rest, or daytime sleepiness can indicate either major depressive disorder or
persistent depressive disorder.
Insomnia involves a frequent and
persistent difficulty initiating or maintaining
sleep that results in general
sleep dissatisfaction and daytime impairment.
Ms. Wong suffered soft tissue injuries, and a mild traumatic brain injury with later
persistent symptoms of concussion including anxiety and depression, cognitive changes,
sleep difficulties and significant personality change.
problems
sleeping or
sleeping too much •
difficulty concentrating, focusing, can't seem to get things done • sudden loss of appetite or overeating • irritable and short - tempered • intrusive thoughts • overwhelming feelings of sadness, doom, or emptiness • thoughts of suicide or «giving up» • stop taking care of yourself • feeling hopeless or helpless •
persistent restlessness or sluggishness • situational and clinical depression • counseling to enhance effectiveness of anti-depressant medications