Posted: 03/06/2024
The Critical Connection between Teens’ Sleep and Mental Health
Originally published by the National Sleep Foundation, 7 March 2024
Getting enough quality sleep plays a pivotal role in the health and well-being of teens.
Healthy sleep is linked to improved emotional functioning in teens, which can help manage anxiety, depression, and reported stress among those who get sufficient sleep.
This article on the National Sleep Foundation website outlines exactly how lack of sleep, and specifically lack of quality sleep, negatively impacts the mental health of teens.