OBJECTIVE: As research on sleep difficulties associated with Early-Onset Bipolar Spectrum Disorders (EBSD) is limited, a web-based survey was developed to further explore these problems. METHODS: 494 parents of 4-to-12 year-olds, identified by parents as being diagnosed with EBSD, completed a web survey about past and current EBSD-related sleep problems. The survey included Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) items and sleep problems from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders 2nd edition. RESULTS: Nearly all parents reported some type of past or current EBSD-sleep problem. Most occurred during a worst mood period, particularly with mixed manic-depressive symptoms. Symptoms caused impairments at home, school, or with peers in 96.9% of the sample and across all three contexts in 64.0% of children. Sleep problems were also noted after three-day weekends and Spring and Fall Daylight Savings time changes. CONCLUSIONS: Findings, study limitations, and implications for treatment and etiology are discussed.
OBJECTIVE: As research on sleep difficulties associated with Early-Onset Bipolar Spectrum Disorders (EBSD) is limited, a web-based survey was developed to further explore these problems. METHODS: 494 parents of 4-to-12 year-olds, identified by parents as being diagnosed with EBSD, completed a web survey about past and current EBSD-related sleep problems. The survey included Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) items and sleep problems from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders 2nd edition. RESULTS: Nearly all parents reported some type of past or current EBSD-sleep problem. Most occurred during a worst mood period, particularly with mixed manic-depressive symptoms. Symptoms caused impairments at home, school, or with peers in 96.9% of the sample and across all three contexts in 64.0% of children. Sleep problems were also noted after three-day weekends and Spring and Fall Daylight Savings time changes. CONCLUSIONS: Findings, study limitations, and implications for treatment and etiology are discussed.
Authors: Gianni L Faedda; Kyoko Ohashi; Mariely Hernandez; Cynthia E McGreenery; Marie C Grant; Argelinda Baroni; Ann Polcari; Martin H Teicher Journal: J Child Psychol Psychiatry Date: 2016-01-22 Impact factor: 8.982
Authors: Jessica C Levenson; David A Axelson; John Merranko; Melina Angulo; Tina R Goldstein; Benjamin C Mullin; Benjamin I Goldstein; David A Brent; Rasim Diler; Mary Beth Hickey; Kelly Monk; Dara Sakolsky; David J Kupfer; Boris Birmaher Journal: Bipolar Disord Date: 2015-11-07 Impact factor: 6.744