Catching up on weekend sleep may protect adolescents against depression symptoms

Lazy weekends may lower depression risk in young people

Ever slept-in during the weekends without a worry in the world? Well, new research from US universities shows sleeping longer at weekends could reduce the risk of depression among teenagers....

Research shows this habit parents hate is good for teenagers

Although parents have long frowned upon this typical teen behavior, research finds it can be good for teens' mental health.

New research highlights mental health benefits

A new study by the University of Oregon reveals that young people sleeping in on the weekend is crucial for their mental health. According to the study, young people aged 16 to 24 who slept in later over the weekend were much less susceptible to experiencing symptoms of depression compared to those who woke up early. This further strengthens the evidence that sleep plays a crucial role in… Source

The simplest way teens can protect their mental health

Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep had a significantly lower risk of depression. While consistent sleep is still best, weekend catch-up sleep appears to offer meaningful protection. The findings highlight how powerful sleep can be for adolescent well-being.

Catching up on weekend sleep may protect adolescents against depression symptoms

Sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week may be good for adolescents' mental health, according to new research by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.

Weekend lie-ins may protect teens’ mental health, study finds

New research from US universities shows sleeping longer at weekends could reduce the risk of depression among teenagers.  The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, revealed young people aged between 16 and 24 who caught up on sleep at weekends had a 41% lower risk of experiencing symptoms of depression, compared with those who did not. To conduct the study, researchers from the University of Oregon and the State University of N…