Introduction

Welcome everyone

University students experience a lot of stress. There[Contact us at Center for Health Sciences and Counseling]

are many students who are trying to manage on theirown but reach a point where they no longer know what
to do and wonder if they have any mental disorder.
Under such a circumstance, the campus life and healthsupport center offer consultations with physicians andcounsellors and make referrals for mental healthconsultations.
H o w e v e r, s o m e s t u d e n t s m a y h e s i t a t e s u c hconsultations because they are nervous about thepossible questions they would be asked, or because
they do not know how to explain their problems.
Therefore, we have summarized some common mental
and physical issues that students experience. If you
find anything that fits what you or your friends areexperiencing, please contact the campus life andhealth support center. You may not be experiencing
any of these conditions today, but it would be good toknow. Please take your time and read this list.

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Mental and physical health 1

Sleep disorder

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Selfcare series for students[Student life][Mental and physical health]

1. Student counseling Q & A

1. Sleep disorder

2. How to make small talk

2. Headache

3. How to take tests andmake presentations

3. Anemia

4. How to not procrastinate
5. How to get over failures
6. How to deal with parents
during adolescent year

4. Intestinal issues
5. Adjustment disorder
6. Anxiety disorder andpanic disorder

7. How to control anger

7. Cause ofdepression

8. Transfer students

8. Symptoms of depression

9. How to manage yourschedule

9. Autonomic nerves andautogenic training

This pamphlet summarizes the information necessary for you

10. Friendship at the university

10.Relaxationencounter. Please refer to this pamphlet as needed.

11. Quit the university?

11. Health issues associatedwith smoking

12. For students that plan
to study abroad

12. Infectious diseases

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to manage the mental and physic al problems you mayKyushu University
Center for Health Sciences and CounselingSleep disorder③Disorder of sleep-wakefulness schedule
There are different types of sleep abnormalities. When the abnormality in amount and quality of sleep becomes extreme, and begins to cause(circadian rhythm disorders)
It refers to disorders in which the timing of sleep is abnormal,suffering and interfere with daily lives, it is considered a disorder (disease).

which interferes with social functions such as work. It includes
cases where one does not sleep at night but in early morning

1. Diagnostic classification of sleep disorders（2）Sleep disorders with unknown causes.

There are several diagnostic classifications for sleep disorders,

There are many sleep abnormalities with unknown causes.

but the standard classification is the International Classification

Since sleep itself is a function of the brain, sleep abnormalities

of Sleep Disorders (ICSD). This classification was jointlywith unknown causes likely have problems in the brain

prepared by the American Sleep Association with thefunction.

Japanese Society of Sleep Research and European Sleep
Research society. It is the most detailed classification thatsummarizes many sleep-related disorders in the clinical field.
However, in routine diagnosis at hospitals and clinics, patientsare being diagnosed and treated based on simpler and more

3. Classification of sleep abnormalities（1）Abnormalities in sleep itself (dyssomnias)

and wakes up in the middle of the day (delayed sleep phasesyndrome) and cases where one sleeps earlier but wakes up in
the middle of the night (advanced sleep phase syndrome). It
also includes people insomnia due to working night shifts andjet lag.
(2) Parasomnias
Abnormal phenomena during sleep, which includesnightmares, sleep walking, and sleep paralysis.

Problems with the amount, quality, and timing of sleep. Since
sleep exists as there are times we are awake, problems with

4. Guideline for appropriate sleep duration

sleep and wakefulness are two sides of the same coin.

There is no standard for a normal duration of sleep. Even if theSymptoms associated with sleep are classified as follows

duration is short, it is not concerning if it does not cause any

2. Classification of sleep disorders (diseases)

based on the major issues.

problem related to drowsiness, activity, and focus in daily lives.

（1）Sleep disorders caused by physical diseases or①Insomnia

practical classifications of psychological disorders anddiseases.

psychological disorders.
Just as physical pain could prevent you from sleeping,
symptoms of physical diseases manifesting at night could
prevent you from sleeping as well. There are many symptoms
that make sleeping difficult, such as difficulty with breathing,Insomnia refers to insufficient amount of sleep. Depending on
the stage at which one is lacking in sleep, it is classified asdifficulty faced in falling asleep, waking up many times at night,
waking up earlier than expected, and unrefreshing sleep.

However, considerable data show that sleep of less than six
hours is usually associated with various mental and physicalproblems. Furthermore, sleeping for more than eight hours is
also associated with similar problems.

5. Treatment for sleep disorders②Hypersomnia

nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, need to urinate

If the cause of sleep disorder is known, the treatment shouldThis is when one sleeps excessively. It is not referring tooften, and itching. As we know, being troubled, or expecting an

focus on removing this cause. Insomnia often has unknown

sleeping during the following day after a sleepless night. It isexciting or worrisome event for the following day, could prevent

causes; therefore, unless it is a unique sleep disorder, thealso problematic if you fall asleep when you are not supposed

sleep. It is very normal to lose sleep due to mental issues ortreatment usually focuses on improving the symptoms.

to. A famous condition is called narcolepsy, where one falls

psychological diseases. Brain diseases can cause neurologicalasleep suddenly in the middle of any situation. Those suffering

disorders with movements or sensations, and/or psychologicalIn other words, patients are given sleep aids (it may be calledfrom narcolepsy have no control over their sleep. If the brain isdisorders with emotions and thinking. Since sleep is a function

sleep-inducing agents). Today, addictive sleep aids are nofatigued from long hours of labor or exhaustion, long hours ofof the brain, sleep-related problems are expected for brainlonger being prescribed, and can be discontinued as soon as

sleep may be necessary. In some cases, depression can leaddiseases.

the symptoms improve. Therefore, patients can safely use

to excessive sleeping.

these sleep aids.
Atsushi ICHIMIYA, March 2016