Teen sleepiness is increasingly recognized as a critical health concern, driven by biological and psychosocial factors. Research led by Mary Carskadon highlights how physiological changes during adolescence, combined with societal pressures such as early school start times and social media usage, create a "perfect storm" for excessive sleepiness. While remedies like improved sleep education and adjusted school schedules show promise, determining the long-term effectiveness of these solutions remains challenging. The consequences of sleep deficiency include academic struggles, emotional issues, and increased accident risks, necessitating continued investigation and intervention efforts.
Despite encouraging research, definitive proof of long-lasting positive effects of sleep remedies for teens is difficult to obtain; randomized control studies are often necessary.
Mary Carskadon notes that biological changes and psychosocial pressures create a 'perfect storm' for teen sleepiness, exacerbated by early school start times.
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