Editorial: Longitudinal Associations Between Sleep and ADHD Symptoms: ADHD Is a 24-Hour Disorder

Mark A Stein; Margaret D Weiss

doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2022.11.003

Editorial: Longitudinal Associations Between Sleep and ADHD Symptoms: ADHD Is a 24-Hour Disorder

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2023 Feb;62(2):133-134. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.11.003. Epub 2022 Nov 15.

Authors

Mark A Stein¹, Margaret D Weiss²

Affiliations

¹ Seattle Children's, Washington, and University of Washington, Seattle. Electronic address: margaret.weiss@icloud.com.
² Harvard University, Cambridge Health Alliance, Massachusetts. Electronic address: margaret.weiss@icloud.com.

PMID: 36400280
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2022.11.003

Abstract

There is a robust literature of predominantly cross-sectional studies demonstrating an association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep quality in childhood and adolescence, measured by subjective as well as objective measures, dimensional and categorical variables, and controlling for a wide range of confounders such as other disorders.¹ Moreover, ADHD symptoms and sleep problems are independently associated with adverse functional outcome and quality of life.² As a result, these are viewed as common and mutually exacerbating conditions, likely mediated by common neuropathways.^3-5.

Publication types

Editorial
Comment

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / diagnosis
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
Quality of Life
Sleep
Sleep Wake Disorders* / epidemiology