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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.