Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression A new study suggests that adjusting the daily routines of 'night owl' teens, especially those with depression, can reduce their depression symptoms. It's biology, not laziness, that dictates their sleep patterns. Promoting healthy sl
UC San Francisco researchers have highlighted the challenges “night owl” adolescents, particularly those with depression, face in aligning with standard school schedules. The study showed that restructuring their day to get more morning sleep and subtly training them to sleep slightly earlier can significantly improve their depression symptoms. It’s crucial to recognize that these late sleep patterns often stem from biology rather than laziness.
Now, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found a way to help these kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms while still fulfilling their school responsibilities. The findings are a welcome sign for adolescents with depression, who are more likely than most to report staying up late.
“A big finding here is that there is a subgroup of teens for whom treating sleep is particularly important for improving depression symptoms,” said Lauren Asarnow, PhD, a clinical psychologist with UCSF Health who specializes in sleep health. “And the other big finding is that they really need to be able to live a life that is more in line with their sleep-wake biology.
A larger study has since been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, and it will be open for enrollment to 200 teens in the Bay Area this fall.
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