Live Webinar: Better Nights, Better Days for Children and Teens: The Impact of Sleep on Cognitive Functioning, Behavior, and Mental Health
Description of Webinar
Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s a foundation for thinking, feeling, learning, and growing. In this webinar, we’ll explore how sleep (or the lack of it) affects cognitive functioning, behavior, and mental health in children and teens. We'll cover the basics of sleep science and dive into the real-world consequences of poor sleep—ranging from academic struggles and difficulties with social communication to increased anxiety and depression. Learn what healthy sleep really is, what role screen time plays, and how to encourage supportive habits, work with early school start times, and manage daytime sleepiness. This session will offer actionable strategies and a better understanding of the essential role sleep plays in daily functioning and long-term development.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this on-demand webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the impact of poor sleep on the cognitive, academic, behavioral, and psychological functioning of youth;
- Describe underlying processes involved in falling asleep and ways to make it easier;
- List factors that contribute to youth feeling awake and alert during the day; and
- Identify causes of daytime sleepiness in youth, including common sleep disorders.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
1.5 Contact Hours (APA, NASP, NBCC, ASHA)
Presenter Bios
Melisa Moore, PhD, DBSM, is a clinical psychologist who is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She currently works in the sleep center at Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego/Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She also has a private practice working with children, teens, and young adults in person in the Los Angeles area and virtually across the country for a variety of sleep and mood issues. Dr. Moore previously served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and was the psychosocial director of the nationally renowned Sleep Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Disclosures
Melisa Moore is paid an honorarium for presenting this webinar.
Webinar Date
November 5, 2025
Webinar Time
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. PDT
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Professionals who work in schools/clinics or collaborate with schools/clinics, including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, licensed therapists, licensed counselors, speech–language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and medical professionals.
Webinar Completion Requirements
This webinar provides the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion equivalent to 1.5 contact hours. Attendees must satisfy completion requirements. In order to receive the Certificate of Completion for the webinar, participants must:
- Be present for the entire course (attendance will be tracked through Zoom)
- Complete the Post-course Evaluation Survey within 3 business days of the event.
No partial credit will be awarded.
Special Needs Request
WPS will make accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require specific accommodations, please email prolearn@wpspublish.com at least 14 days prior to the start of the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Continuing Education Credit
APA Approved Sponsor
1.5 CEs
WPS is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. WPS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NASP
1.5 CPDs
WPS is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. WPS maintains responsibility for the program. (NASP Approved Provider #1003)
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NBCC
1.5 CEs
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ASHA
(WPS)
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
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