Teenage Sleep Deprivation

More and more teens are suffering from an easily cureable problem. Teenage sleep deprivation is a common issue many people face. The problem is that teenagers simply cannot wake-up early without enduring health problems. The reason is because of melatonin, a hormone that induces sleep and tells the body when to go to sleep. In teenagers, the melatonin does not appear until ten thirty to eleven thirty at night. Because of this later surge of …

…surrounded by a student's life, however, it makes them the prime target for not getting the recommended sleep. No matter how many facts you tell someone about how important it is to get a good night's sleep, they have to decide for themselves. I have found the key to avoiding sleep deprivation is to weigh your options correctly and make sure you prioritize what is essential and what things can just be put to sleep.