The Sleep Crisis in Schools: A Wake Up Call for Educators and Policy Makers A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has brought renewed attention to the widespread sleep deprivation affecting American high school students.
The research found that nearly 70% of these students reported getting less than eight hours of sleep on weeknights, with over a quarter consistently sleeping fewer than six hours.
The consequences of inadequate sleep are well documented: impaired cognitive function, increased risk of depression and anxiety, and various physical health problems.