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Sleep deprivation in teenagers is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents and more.

More than 92% of parents surveyed in a Minnesota school district as part of one of her earlier studies responded that their teen was easier to live with after the later start time went into effect.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — High school classes start so early around this city that some kids get on buses at 5:30 in the morning.

Sleep deprivation in teenagers is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents, and more.

Teen sleep deprivation leads to worse mental and behavioral health, which can affect the whole family, so why do schools start so early?

Reasearch shows teens don't get sleepy until 10:45 or 11 p.m. But high school classes in Nashville still start at 7:05 a.m. "It's not a badge of honor," says the mayor.

Reasearch shows teens dont get sleepy until 10:45 or 11 p.m. But high school classes in Nashville still start at 7:05 a.m. "Its not a badge of honor," says the mayor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — High school classes start so early around this city that some kids get on buses at 5:30 in the morning. Just 10% of public schools nationwide start

Sleep deprivation in teenagers is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents and more.

Sleep deprivation in teenagers is linked to mental health struggles, worse grades, traffic accidents and more.