New warning on teen sleep

Sleep deprivation – from lifestyle choices, pandemic stress, or late-night computer study – can quickly lead to loss of energy and function during the day and […]

Links in teen sleep and depression

A mere 30 minutes extra sleep a day can make all the difference to a teenager’s lifelong mental health and wellbeing. A new international study of […]

COVID-19 teenage lockdown study

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, an Australian research team is looking at the impact of mass lockdowns on children’s mental health and wellbeing. […]

Tired teens see the light

Exposing sleepy teens to bright light in the morning can improve their sleep and help them feel more alert during the day, a Flinders University study […]

Mild technology use doesn’t disrupt sleep

Video games, iPhones and iPads are often blamed for teenage sleep problems, yet Flinders psychologist Michael Gradisar says moderate use doesn’t significantly interfere with a good night’s sleep.