How to improve poor sleep in children caused by high stress

When children experience high stress and poor sleep, it's usually necessary to address the underlying causes. Common causes include neurasthenia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, depression, and others.

1. Neurasthenia

If the condition is caused by neurasthenia due to overexcitability of the mind and mental fatigue, appropriate adjustments may include reducing academic workload and encouraging children's hobbies and interests to help relieve psychological stress and improve symptoms.

2. Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction

If prolonged mental stress from excessive pressure leads to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, improvements can generally be achieved by optimizing the sleep environment, relaxing the mind, or, under a doctor’s guidance, taking neurotrophic medications such as vitamin B1 tablets or oryzanol tablets.

3. Depression

Persistent low mood may indicate depression. In such cases, timely psychological treatments—such as cognitive behavioral therapy or hypnotherapy—should be initiated under medical advice to correct negative thought patterns and manage the condition.

Additionally, conditions like anxiety disorder may also be responsible. Seeking prompt medical evaluation and receiving targeted, symptom-appropriate treatment can help improve outcomes.