Circadian Rhythm Disorders (General)

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Symptoms and Treatments

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) affects about 7% to 16% of adolescents and young adults, making it a relatively common circadian rhythm disorder . This condition causes a persistent delay in the timing of sleep, leading to difficulty falling asleep and waking up at socially conventional times . DSPS can significantly disrupt daily life, causing chronic sleep deprivation and impairing mental and physical health .