Insomnia Disorder in Single parents

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among single parents? Likely higher sleep burden but disorder-specific evidence sparse
Are single parents at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among single parents? Contextually
How might it look different? Lack of backup care may reduce genuine sleep opportunity; distinguish sleep deprivation from insomnia
What commonly occurs alongside it? Depression/anxiety
What can it be confused with? Sleep deprivation due responsibilities
Common screening tool ISI — Insomnia Severity Index
Separate screening tool for single parents None
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