Mental Health
What percentage of students reported getting five hours of sleep or less?
20 %
How many hours of sleep do teenagers need on average?
About nine hours.
What type of study was published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence?
A study examining the effects of insufficient sleep on mental health in teenagers.
What is one possible consequence of a lack of sleep mentioned in the text?
Increased likelihood of substance abuse
How can we achieve greater happiness according to the text?
By caring for our body, including getting enough sleep, which is connected to mental health.
How does lack of sleep affect the likelihood of feeling sad and hopeless?
Each hour of lost sleep is associated with a 38 percent increase in the odds of feeling sad and hopeless.
What percentage of students reported getting the recommended amount of sleep?
3%
What was the size of the sample surveyed in the study?
27,939 suburban high school students.
What does the text imply about insomnia and mental health?
That depression and anxiety can cause insomnia, but lack of sleep more likely leads to mental health problems.
What does it mean to be grown up in the context of decision-making about sleep?
To have the ability to make informed decisions about personal health, including sleep.
What role do parents, educators, and therapists play according to the study co-author?
They need to pay attention to the role of sleep in preventing mental illness among youth.
What is the average amount of sleep reported by students on weekday nights?
6.5 hours
What do correlational findings suggest about sleep and mental health?
They suggest that lack of sleep likely leads to mental health problems.
What are executive functions?
The set of mental skills that helps you plan, focus, remember instructions, and perform multiple tasks.
Should adults set guidelines for teenagers regarding sleep? Why or why not?
Open answer
What is the connection between lack of sleep and considering suicide?
Each hour of lost sleep increases the likelihood of considering suicide by 42 percent.
What term describes the reduction of brain function due to lack of sleep?
Sleep deficits.
What does the author say about health issues due to lack of sleep?
How much of an increase in suicide attempts is associated with each hour of lost sleep?
A 58 percent increase.
How can experiences and studys inform our understanding of sleep and health?
Open answer
What is the primary mental health issue discussed in the text related to sleep deprivation?
Depression and anxiety are linked to lack of sleep.
How does the text suggest sleep is related to overall happiness?
Caring for our body, including getting enough sleep, is connected to our mental health and overall happiness.
Who is the author?
Tori Rodriguez
In what way can sleep deficits disturb adolescents?
By further disturbing areas where even well-rested adolescents struggle, like self-control and judgment.
What personal experiences do you have regarding sleep and mental health?
Open answer.