Anxiety Disorders and Comorbid Sleep Problems in School-Aged Youth: Review and Future Research Directions

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 376-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy S. Peterman ◽  
Matthew M. Carper ◽  
Philip C. Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions

scholarly journals Managing Sleep in Adults with ADHD: From Science to Pragmatic Approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1361
Author(s):  
Craig B. H. Surman ◽  
Daniel M. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Light Therapy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Future Research Directions

Background: Sleep disorders and sleep problems commonly occur in adults with ADHD and add to functional impairment. Evidence-based treatments for sleep could improve function in the adult ADHD population. Methods: A literature review was conducted to present the clinical science informing treatment of sleep in adults with ADHD. Results: Six systematic prospective studies of sleep intervention in adults with ADHD were identified. Three of these, all including well-characterized ADHD patients, offered evidence for a significant effect of morning light therapy. Across the studies, preliminary evidence for melatonin, behavioral therapy, and weighted blankets were also found. Implication: Low-risk interventions such as light therapy may improve sleep in adults with ADHD, but many sleep interventions currently in use remain unstudied in the ADHD population. Considerations for evidence-informed practice and future research directions are discussed.

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