Lack of sleep makes children mentally ill

Many children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, in fact, just symptoms of lack of sleep. And if parents are looked after so that their offspring get enough rest for the duration of the night, the problem would be solved.

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Scientists from the School of Medicine at the University of New York argue that long-term lack of sleep symptoms in children coincide with the symptoms Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . Thus, a lot of kids who just do not get enough sleep, receiving treatment for a serious mental disorder.

According to US researchers, children already diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder   every third person is in fact a victim of lack of sleep. Among adults, the amount is about 25%. Contrary to popular belief, lack of sleep does not cause children poluletargicheskoe constant state of lethargy and drowsiness. On the contrary, these children exhibit classic symptoms of attention deficit disorder: hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, and aggression.

Alas, but a lot of bad doctors understand the nature of sleep disorders, does not understand the symptoms, so records are not precipitated children victims of common mental disorders. They are not only psychotherapy and correction, but also drug treatment, including drug Ritalin - the most popular remedy for attention deficit disorder. Currently, these tablets are discharged very young children three years and older. (READ MORE)

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