Sleep Problems, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a change in your mental health, such as depression, anxiety, or stress?

See significance of a change in mental health if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Are you thinking of committing suicide but do not have a plan?

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a mental health problem?

Yes

Do you think your sleep problem has caused your mental health problem to become worse?

You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Has your sleep problem caused you to limit your usual activities for longer than 2 weeks despite home treatment?

Yes

Has your sleep problem failed to improve after 2 weeks of home treatment?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	January 12, 2007
Author:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Editors:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer