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Criteria Guide

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder DSM Criteria Guide

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Criterion A

  • There is a persistent or recurrent pattern of sleep disruption due primarily to alteration of the circadian system or misalignment between the endogenous circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake schedule required by the person's environment.

Criterion B

  • The sleep disruption leads to excessive sleepiness, insomnia, or both.

Criterion C

  • The sleep disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment.

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