A recent study reveals that only 23.3% of high school students meet the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep for optimal health. Researchers found that teens who catch up on sleep over the weekend—up to two extra hours—exhibited fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study suggests that while teens may try to recover lost sleep during weekends, finding a balance is crucial to avoid the negative effects of both insufficient and excessive sleep.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, young people between the ages of 13 and 18 should be getting between 8 and 10 hours of sleep.
The researchers found that teens who got some moderate catch-up sleep on weekends were less likely to have symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Many teens try to make up for lost sleep by sleeping in on weekends, explains lead study author Sojeong Kim.
The key is to find the sweet spot between too much and too little weekend shut-eye, which improves teen mental health.
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