Adolescents who don't sleep well are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. This conclusion was reached by Macquarie University and New South Wales University Australian scientists. The study was published in a scientific journal of Clinical Psychological Science (CPS).
The team found that recurring negative thoughts can be a key connection between sleep disorders and mental health problems.
528 teenage Sydney took part in the study. The observations were carried out in five years, starting at the age of 10-12. The participants completed the annual surveys, assessing their sleeping regime, the level of concern, depression and eating disorders, as well as their inclination to engage in recurrent negative thoughts.
The results showed that bad sleep predicts an increase in symptoms of anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Moreover, repeated negative thoughts, especially before bedtime, play an important role in this process. Young people who were often worried about sleeping were more vulnerable to mental health problems.
"Sleeping problems can be a factor of early risk of social and emotional disorders, not just after them," researchers said.
Although the study was based on the participants 'premiums that could be less accurate than objective measures, its disclosures emphasize the need to solve the problems of teenagers' sleep and negative thinking.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
