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Teen sleep deprivation may be caused by a natural shift in circadian rhythm, making it harder for them to sleep before 11 pm, Laura Sterni, M.D. noted. Add to that increased school workload, extracurriculars, and perhaps even a part-time job, lack of sleep among teenagers is becoming more common.
In fact, about 70% of American teenagers struggle with borderline to severe sleep debt, Childmind revealed.
Teenage Sleep Deprivation and Adult Depression
Unfortunately, a lack of sleep in one s teenage years can impact one s current mental health, and in later life, BBC reported. Teens who have problems with sleeping raise the risk of having mental health problems later. Prioritizing sleep in teenagers may lower the risk of depression later.
When it comes to adolescent boys and girls, even their causes of depression are different. Depending on how they use their smartphones, the mental health of youth can be affected.
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Children and teenagers are craving for their lives back. In particular, they miss their social life, circle of friends, and generally life in the outdoors. Many milestones missed during the pandemic include prom, graduation, and even birthdays could no longer be an excuse to see their friends. As the children of this generation crave real connections, their lives disintegrate faster, leading to a rise in suicide attempts and eating disorders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suicide Attempts are More Serious During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the pandemic struck, the Penn State Children s Hospital saw a jump in the number of local children attempting suicide, ABC 27 reported. Moreover, the healthcare experts noted that the serious nature of the suicide attempts has become more worrisome.