Teens with insomnia at greater risk for self-harm
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By Traci Pedersen
A new study has found that teens who suffer from sleep difficulties, such as insomnia and short sleep duration, are significantly more likely to engage in self-harm compared to teens with healthy sleep patterns.
The findings suggest that sleep interventions be included in treatments for teens with self-harming behaviours.
“Both healthcare professionals and other people should be aware of the fact that good sleep routines can prevent both stress and negative emotions. Sleep regulation is one of the factors one should consider to use in preventing and treating self-harm among young people,” said lead researcher and psychology specialist Mari Hysing, Ph.D., from Uni Research in Bergen, Norway.
The researchers conducted a large population-based study using data from the youth@hordaland survey. The data included self-reports from 10,220 teenagers who were 16–19 years of age in western Norway. They answered questions on mental health and completed a comprehensive assessm...
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