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Teens and Sleep - Sleep Foundation

Most teens should get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, research indicates that many teens get far less sleep than they need.

Teenagers and Sleep: How Much Sleep Is Enough?

So how much sleep is enough? According to Johns Hopkins pediatrician Michael Crocetti, M.D., M.P.H. , teens need 9 to 9½ hours of sleep per night—that's an hour ...

What To Know about Teens and Sleep - National Sleep Foundation

While most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep, teens typically need between 8-10 hours, sometimes up to 11. Here's a wake-up call: less than 2 out ...

Teenagers and sleep - Better Health Channel

Sleep research suggests that a teenager needs between eight and 10 hours of sleep every night. This is more than the amount a child or an adult needs.

Sleep Problems in Teens - Sleep Disorders - UCLA Health

Research shows that most teens do not get the sleep that they need on a daily basis. Each person has their own need for sleep.

Teens and sleep: Why you need it and how to get enough - PMC

2008 Jan;13(1):69–70. doi: 10.1093/pch/13.1.69 Teens and sleep: Why you need it and how to get enough Author information Copyright and License information

Sleep in Adolescents - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Adolescents are notorious for not getting enough sleep. The average amount of sleep that teenagers get is between 7 and 7 ¼ hours. However, they need between 9 ...

Common Sleep Problems (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

During the teen years, the body's internal sleep clock is reset to fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning. This change happens because teen ...

Parents are so wrong about teenage sleep and health

The authors cite studies showing that varying sleep schedules on the weekend can lead to lower academic performance, risky behaviors such as ...

The importance of sleep during the teen years | BCM

An expert at Baylor College of Medicine discusses the importance of a full night's sleep and keeping a manageable schedule for high schoolers.

Teens and Sleep: The Cost of Sleep Deprivation - Child Mind Institute

One study found that teens who don't sleep enough feel anxious, stressed and depressed. These symptoms make it harder to sleep and it becomes a bad cycle.

Teens and sleep: Why you need it and how to get enough

Sleep helps to fuel your brain and your body. Teens need more sleep because their bodies and minds are growing quickly.

The Critical Connection between Teens' Sleep and Mental Health

Healthy sleep is linked to improved emotional functioning in teens, which can help manage anxiety, depression, and reported stress among those ...

Let Teenagers Sleep | Scientific American

Researchers have told us that sleepy teens are more prone to car crashes and that even 30 minutes of extra sleep would help alleviate some ...

ADOLESCENT SLEEP PATTERNS AND DAYTIME SLEEPINESS

Research findings suggest that changes occur in the “biological clock” during adolescence. As a result, teenagers have a natural tendency to fall asleep later ...

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits

To be well-rested and to help them stay healthy, teenagers need about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night.

How Much Sleep Do I Need? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

Teens need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. But you might not be getting it. Here's why - and tips for getting more shut-eye.

Got a Sleepy Teenager? Here's What You Should Know | Tufts Now

Sleep problems among teenagers are common: While most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, research shows that the vast majority of ...

Sleep in Middle and High School Students | Healthy Schools - CDC

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and ...

Teenage Sleep | Sleep Health Foundation

Teenagers tend to go to bed later & have less regular sleep than children or young adults – but there are things you can do to help maintain good sleep habits.