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  • Sleep research suggests that a teenager needs between eight and 10 hours of sleep every night.
  • Most teenagers only get about 6.5-7.5 hours sleep per night.
  • Teen's body clocks naturally shift to make them feel tired later in the evening, but early school starts do not enable them to sleep in the mornings.
  • Chronic sleep deprivation can have dramatic effects on a teenager’s life, including affecting their mental wellbeing and reducing their academic performance at school.
  • Smart phones and other devices used around bed time reduce sleep time.
  • Avoiding stimulants such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks in the evening can help to promote better sleep.

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Reviewed on: 11-05-2018