Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years present a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep ...

Teen sleep quality is influenced by parents’ mental health and household conflict, according to a large study. Screen time explains part of the link, but family dynamics play a key role.

Shorter sleep duration on school days, longer sleep onset latency, and more frequent night awakenings were significantly associated with self-harm at age 14 years. HealthDay News — Sleep problems in ...

Sleep deprivation in adults has long been proven to cause long-term mental and physical health issues, including, but not limited to, weakened immune systems, weight gain, depression, and increased ...

Not getting enough sleep and going to bed late were associated with a higher risk for central precocious puberty, particularly in girls. Girls with this condition often had serious sleep issues 3.5 ...

HOUSTON — A study of adolescents has revealed significant interactions between sleep duration, social media use, and brain activity across frontolimbic regions crucial for executive control and reward ...

There is new evidence that the quality of your sleep can impact your brain. A new study finds that people who struggle getting a good night’s sleep in early middle age can show signs of cognitive ...

"The combined amount of evidence implicates sleep in a bi-directional relationship with dementia, meaning that poor sleep earlier in life may contribute to increased risk of dementia, but also early ...