The effects of melatonin use on self-harm in teenagers and children. They
found that melatonin use decreased self-harm in young people, especially in
adolescent girls with depression and anxiety. Further studies are needed to
confirm these results and the possible benefits of melatonin for mental
health and well-being.
Around 17% of youth engage in self-harming behavior. There are
currently few empirically-supported treatments for the condition in youth.
found that melatonin use decreased self-harm in young people, especially in
adolescent girls with depression and anxiety. Further studies are needed to
confirm these results and the possible benefits of melatonin for mental
health and well-being.
Around 17% of youth engage in self-harming behavior. There are
currently few empirically-supported treatments for the condition in youth.
A recent analysis suggests that treating the causes of self-harm may reduce
its incidence. Some have thus suggested that treating sleep problems may
reduce the incidence of self-harm.In Sweden, melatonin is the most commonly prescribed drug for sleep
disturbances in children and teenagers. Melatonin is a naturally-occurring
hormone that helps maintain the normal sleep-wake cycle and other
biological processes.
its incidence. Some have thus suggested that treating sleep problems may
reduce the incidence of self-harm.In Sweden, melatonin is the most commonly prescribed drug for sleep
disturbances in children and teenagers. Melatonin is a naturally-occurring
hormone that helps maintain the normal sleep-wake cycle and other
biological processes.
Understanding more about how melatonin affects self-harm in children and
adolescents could inform treatment options for the behavior.
Recently, researchers examined the risk of self-harm and unintentional
injuries before and after melatonin treatment in youth with and without
psychiatric conditions.
