The Importance of Sleep During Adolescence
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Sleep is essential to maintaining mental, physical, and emotional health in children and adolescents. Research has shown that adolescents routinely get less than the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep, which can affect physical health, emotional well-being, and school performance. Adolescents face several challenges to consistently getting enough sleep including early school start times, extracurricular activities, mental health conditions, and electronic devices. As school demands and electronic devices remain pertinent in the lives of adolescents, it is important for pediatricians to understand the importance of sleep during adolescence and strategies to improve the duration and quality of sleep among adolescents. This webinar aims to explore the importance of sleep for adolescents and provide tools and resources for providers and families to encourage healthy sleeping habits in adolescents.