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ADHD Experts Podcast

239- Sleep and the ADHD Brain: Why It's Critical and How to Get More

Aug 9, 2019
Joel Nigg, a psychiatry professor and ADHD expert, joins Elizabeth Super, a sleep medicine specialist, to delve into the critical link between sleep and ADHD. They discuss how sleep affects cognitive function in individuals with ADHD, particularly in children and teens. The duo explores practical tips for improving sleep hygiene and the implications of melatonin use. They also touch on the connection between sleep apnea and ADHD symptoms, stressing the importance of proper sleep for managing ADHD effectively.
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Quick takeaways

  • High-quality sleep is vital for individuals with ADHD as it affects attention, mood, and overall behavior, creating a cyclical impact.
  • Teenagers with ADHD face unique sleep challenges due to social pressures and biological differences, necessitating tailored sleep strategies for improvement.

Deep dives

Impact of Sleep on ADHD Symptoms

High-quality sleep is crucial for children and adults with ADHD, as it significantly impacts attention, mood, and behavior. Lack of sufficient sleep can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, creating a vicious cycle where poor sleep exacerbates inattention and hyperactivity. Statistics indicate that a large percentage of individuals, especially children, struggle to get enough sleep, with factors like early school start times and excessive screen time acting as common sleep disruptors. The relationship between sleep and ADHD is bidirectional, meaning not only can ADHD hamper the ability to sleep well, but poor sleep can further worsen ADHD symptoms.

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