Psychiatry Research Communications

A study highlights that children with ADHD frequently experience sleep problems, potentially linked to lower levels of melatonin, a hormone crucial for regulating sleep. Genetic variations that reduce melatonin levels at night are associated with more severe ADHD symptoms in children aged 8-9. The research suggests that improving sleep habits, such as increasing morning sunlight exposure and reducing evening screen time, could help manage ADHD symptoms. This underscores the importance of addressing sleep issues as a possible way to alleviate ADHD symptoms in children.