#123 - Fear of the Dark: There's No Need To Be Afraid

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

Fear of the dark is a common phobia seen in children that can greatly affect their sleep. In this episode we will:

• define fear of the dark
• differentiate between nyctophobia (fear of the night), scotophobia (fear of the dark/what the dark could be hiding), or lygophobia (fear of twilight)
• describe the ages that it commonly presents, peaks, and disappears
• list some causes of fear of the dark
• understand why there may be an evolutionary cause for the disorder
• discuss treatments aimed at minimizing fear of the dark and its impact on sleep
  

Produced by: Maeve Winter
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