Sleep Problems and Disorders in Children and Adolescents With Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Lewin addressed sleep disorders medicine, pediatric sleep disorders, and the role of sleep in normal development.

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0:00 Introduction
2:56 Sleep Disorders in Children with Anxiety and Depression
8:48 Hypnogram Sleep Stage Distribution
13:45 Pediatric Sleep Disorders
16:36 A Few Key Principles
17:46 Behavioral Insomnias of Childhood (BIC) Sleep Onset
20:25 The Sleep Habits Assessment
24:36 The Letting Down of Vigilance
28:37 Carl's Treatment
30:20 BIC Treatment
31:18 Treatment Behavioral Insomnias of Childhood
43:46 Sleep Hygiene
44:50 Circadian Rhythm Disorder Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
45:27 Sleep and Development Adolescence
46:42 Case Study: Brandon
49:32 DSPS Treatment