
Sleep Problems and Posttraumatic Stress: Children Exposed to a Natural Disaster 2020 Betty Lai; Annette La Greca; Courtney Colgan; Whitney Herge; Sherilynn Chan; Julia Medzhitova PMID: 32885231DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fjpepsy%2Fjsaa061 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This study looks at how natural disasters, like Hurricane Ike, affect children's sleep and stress. It describes that many children have trouble sleeping after such events, which can last for over a year. Younger kids and those with early stress symptoms are more likely to have sleep problems later on. While stress predicts future sleep issues, the reverse isn't true; sleep problems don't predict future stress. The study highlights the need to address both sleep and posttraumatic stress in children after disasters to help them recover better. Tags Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers Emergency Management Stage: Recovery Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review Keywords: Child; Child Development; Natural Disasters; Risk Factors; Sleep; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Texas; Cyclonic Storms; Sleep Wake Disorders Institutions: Boston College; University of Miami; Scottish Rite for Children; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati; University of Houston; University of Texas Medical Branch More like this Disasters and Depressive Symptoms in Children: A Review 2014 · Georgia State University, University of Texas Medical Branch, Rush University Medical Center, University of Miami Young Children and Disasters 2022 · University of California, University of California San Francisco Pediatric Pandemic Network Disaster Cycle 2025 · Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Sleep Problems and Posttraumatic Stress: Children Exposed to a Natural Disaster

2020
Betty Lai; Annette La Greca; Courtney Colgan; Whitney Herge; Sherilynn Chan; Julia Medzhitova

PMID: 32885231DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fjpepsy%2Fjsaa061

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This study looks at how natural disasters, like Hurricane Ike, affect children's sleep and stress. It describes that many children have trouble sleeping after such events, which can last for over a year. Younger kids and those with early stress symptoms are more likely to have sleep problems later on. While stress predicts future sleep issues, the reverse isn't true; sleep problems don't predict future stress. The study highlights the need to address both sleep and posttraumatic stress in children after disasters to help them recover better.

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