Adolescent biology, early morning classes and too much evening screen time are a few of the key drivers behind teen sleep deprivation.
With the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of wrangling groggy kids out of bed in the morning. For parents of preteens and teenagers, it can be particularly challenging.
Yet my laboratory’s research suggests that a much higher percentage of teens are getting too little sleep. Adenosine accumulates in the brain when we are awake, leading to increased sleepiness as the day wears on. If, for instance, a person wakes up at 7 a.m., these chemical signals will accumulate throughout the day until the levels are high enough that the person will fall asleep, typically in the late evening.
Sufficient sleep is key to teen health, but many things prevent adolescents from getting enough of it. Teaching healthy sleep habits to teensSchool start times aside, kids also need to learn the importance of healthy habits that promote sufficient sleep. Conversely, sufficient sleep not only helps to reduce physical ailments and improve mental health, but it has also been shown to be fundamental for optimal physical and mental performance.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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