Poor sleep may trigger depression in teenagers –Study
A new study by researchers at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, has revealed that poor quality sleep may increase the risk of depression in teenagers.
The study found that among the 4,790 participants, those who experienced depression reported both poor quality and quantity of sleep, while those with anxiety had poor quality of sleep only, compared to those teenagers who took part who didn’t report anxiety or depression. “What’s noticeable is that the difference in the average amount of sleep between those who experienced depression, which amounts to going to sleep 30 minutes later each night compared to other participants.
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