On-Demand Webinar: The Science of Sleep for Children and Teens: The Impact of Sleep on Cognitive Functioning, Behavior, and Mental Health
Description of On-Demand 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
Presenter Bio
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 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.
Original Webinar Date
November 5, 2025
Webinar Time
90 Minutes
Instructional Level
Introductory
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.
Agenda
The on-demand courses are designed to be self-paced. You can start and stop as needed. You must watch the videos in their entirety before taking the CE test.
Registration and Confirmation
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Refund/Cancellation Policy and Late Registration/Transfer Fees
The on-demand courses available through the WPS Professional Learning Center (WPS ProLearn®) cannot be returned after they have been accessed and cannot be transferred.
Webinar Completion Requirements
To obtain your Certificate of Completion for on-demand CE courses, you must first watch the video. Then, answer the questions contained in the post-test on the WPS Professional Learning Center (WPS ProLearn®) and submit the post-test for scoring. A post-course evaluation survey will also be provided for you to submit feedback to WPS.
In order for a Certificate to be issued, you must pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you will be allowed two opportunities to retake the post-test. If you do not pass after a total of three attempts, you will need to repurchase access to the materials. We recommend that you make a copy of your post-test answers for your records before submitting them to WPS for scoring. All Certificates of Completion will be provided electronically in the WPS ProLearn system. No partial credit will be awarded.
Special Needs Request
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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.
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