Why Are Teens So Sleepy?

Watch this video to understand why teenagers are biologically wired to be “night owls” who prefer to stay up late and sleep late. “Why Are Teens So Sleepy?” highlights the challenges teenagers face to get sufficient sleep, recommends later school start times, and provides advice on how teens can develop positive sleep habits.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends teenagers between 13 and 18 years old sleep between eight and 10 hours a night. Getting sufficient, healthy sleep improves mental and physical health, academic and athletic performance, behavior, decision-making and relationships.