In the US, nearly a quarter of adolescents grapple with insomnia. Experts say small habit changes can make a big difference.
With packed schedules, school days that kick off at 8am and the lure of screens, it’s little wonder that many adolescents in the United States don’t get enough sleep.
Despite these biological shifts, experts stress that sleep loss is not a normal or natural part of adolescence, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has said that insufficient sleep is one of the most pressing health risks in adolescents, pointing to consequences like impaired mood and attention and diminished impulse control.
“Targeting everything at once isn’t ideal,” Dr Malhotra said, adding that she tells teens if they can change one habit even 50 per cent of the week, she considers it a win.Is your mind racing just before bedtime? Here’s how to calm it down for a good night’s sleep“We have truckloads of research showing how destructive technology is to sleep,” said Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist and the author of The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers.
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