Night Terrors vs Nightmares - How To Tell The Difference

The video discusses night terrors, a type of parasomnia occurring during non-REM sleep, often in children but also affecting some adults. It differentiates night terrors from nightmares, which occur during REM sleep. Causes of night terrors include stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation. Management strategies include good sleep hygiene and scheduled awakenings. The video also covers sleepwalking, another parasomnia related to night terrors.

How can good sleep hygiene help in managing night terrors?

What is the concept of scheduled awakenings and how can it help with night terrors?

What should you do if someone is experiencing a night terror?