Teens Need 8-10 Hours of Sleep to Protect Mental Health
Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep per night to safeguard their mental health, emotional regulation, and reduce risks of substance use behaviors like smoking or alcohol consumption.
- Sleeping less than 8 hours nightly heightens anxiety, depression, and mental health disorder risks in adolescents.
- Short sleep duration is associated with increased behaviors like smoking and alcohol consumption among teens.
| Claim | Scientific Observation | Impact Magnitude | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents sleeping under 8 hours nightly | Higher risks of anxiety and depression | Strongly associated | Pieters et al. (2022) | ||
| Short sleep duration in teens | Increased substance use behaviors | Linked to higher rates | Pieters et al. (2022) | ||
| Moderate sleep deprivation (6-7 hours) | Poorer emotional regulation | Correlates with reduced well-being | Pieters et al. (2022) | ||
| 8-10 hours of sleep | Lower mental health risks | Significantly mitigates risks | Pieters et al. (2022) |