Caregiver guides

When a Teen Cannot Sleep Before an Exam

Short-term stress can delay sleep, but repeated insomnia, impaired daytime functioning or severe physical symptoms need further attention.

For adult caregivers | Research draft | Not diagnostic

What caregivers can do first

  1. Reduce late-night conflict and extra study demands
  2. Return to a regular wake time and daytime routine
  3. Do not use medicines or supplements without qualified medical advice

Risk signals

  • Repeated near-sleepless nights or marked daytime impairment
  • New, severe or worsening physical symptoms need medical assessment
  • Unknown medication use or any immediate safety risk