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America's teen sleep crisis: 80% aren't getting enough, and it's threatening their mental health and school attendance


Published on 2025-04-18 19:07:18 - Fortune
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The article from Fortune's Well section, published on April 18, 2025, discusses the ongoing sleep crisis among American teenagers, highlighting its detrimental effects on their mental health and school attendance. It points out that chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly common among teens, exacerbated by factors such as early school start times, excessive screen time, and academic pressures. The piece cites research indicating that insufficient sleep is linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, as well as decreased academic performance and increased absenteeism. Experts quoted in the article emphasize the need for systemic changes, such as later school start times and better education on sleep hygiene, to address this growing public health concern.

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[ https://fortune.com/well/2025/04/18/american-teens-sleep-crisis-mental-health-school-attendance/ ]