Insomnia in adolescence: from diagnosis to education and therapy

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of sleep disorders common in adolescents, with particular emphasis on insomnia. It is as an important problem that affects the quality of life of young people in all aspects related to physical, emotional, social development, as well as functioning at school. The aim of the article is to discuss the context of the risk, causes and effects of insomnia in the adolescent population. As part of pro-health education, the need to provide pedagogical and psychological support to young people in the field of conscious care for the quality of sleep is emphasized. It is worth educating young people by indicating the causes and effects of insomnia, also in the context of knowledge about the course of regulatory processes in the body in a broader context. Working on insomnia also involves being aware of one's emotions and learning to regulate them.