The Parasomnias.
Psychiatr Clin North Am
; 47(1): 135-146, 2024 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38302202
ABSTRACT
Parasomnias usually present in childhood and resolve spontaneously. The diagnosis of non-rapid eye movement-related parasomnias is mainly based on clinical descriptors and can be challenging. Rapid eye movement-related parasomnias may index an underlying psychiatric disorder. Even if benign, parasomnias can affect quality of life. Pediatricians and child psychiatrists should be familiarized with these sleep disorders and suggest adequate sleep hygiene, avoidance of sleep deprivation, and regular bedtimes even on weekends as the first step in management of these disorders. Clinicians should pursue the opportunity for tailoring treatments and consider referral to a sleep expert when indicated.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Parasomnias
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Psychiatr Clin North Am
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United States