Understanding children’s sleep problems can be a major mistake for parents. A recent study has revealed that lack of sleep in childhood can increase suicidal trends in young people.
According to this study, children suffering from severe sleep disorders at the age of 10 were found at 2.7 times the risk of suicide thoughts or efforts after 2 years. About one -third of the research included in children, who were suffering from sleep problems, later saw suicide thoughts or efforts.
According to experts, sleep deprivation directly affects mental health. It reduces the ability to tolerate pressure, makes emotions difficult and affects the ability to make decisions. Continuous sleep deprivation can lead to the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can further deteriorate mental health.
Parents should pay special attention to their children’s sleep routines. They should provide a permanent and comfortable sleep environment. An hour before gold, limiting the use of A screen, reading light books, listening to music or journaling can be helpful.
Sleep is not just a source of physical rest, but also for mental and emotional health. Lack of sleep can negatively affect the growth of the brain, balance of mood, anxiety and emotional control.
Research has also shown that parents who are interested in their children’s lives, their children’s risk of suicide trends are 15 % less.