Insufficient sleep and suicidal ideation: A survey of 12,046 female adolescents

Adolescence is a time of adaptation to social, hormonal, and physical changes. During this critical time, adolescents develop self-identity and can experience mental instability. Emotional development during this period often affects adulthood. Depression that begins during adolescence has been reported to be more severe and long-lasting1. Also, external factors, such as the use of multimedia devices, playing video games, drinking alcohol, smoking, and consuming caffeine, have become threats to the mental health of adolescents2.
Source: Sleep Medicine - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research