Smartphones& Sleep Deprivation

In Teens

presents:

Only 20% of adolescents get nine hours of sleep a night, as recommended for school nights.

Parents are concerned that smartphones and mobile devices may be a factor in the rise of sleep deprivation in their kids.

Are their concerns justified?

20%

How Tech Takes Its Toll On Sleep

62% say they use their smartphones

after their bedtime.

57% say they text and tweet while in

bed.

21% say they wake up if they receive a

text message.

...of those teens, nearly 66% say it a�ects their sleep.

A study by Seton Hall University found that among high schoolers…

Sleep experts have found that artificial light

from smartphones and tablets suppresses melatonin, making it hard to fall asleep and a�ecting a person’s

biological rhythms of sleep.

Research has shown that the radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF EMF) emitted by mobile devices can increase brain activity at night and interrupt non-REM sleep.

1Teens who have four or more technological devices in their bedroom are 2x more likely to fall asleep in school or while doing homework.

...Increase risk of obesity.Teens who lose sleep may experience long-

a higher risk of developing diabetes later in life.

3

...Put teens at risk of injury.

injury if they have not slept eight hours a day.

5

...Create changes in mood. Younger teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be inattentive, impulsive,

hyperactive, and oppositional. 4...Make them turn to substances.Sleep deprivation increases the risk of alcohol and drug abuse, especially among teens who are prescribed sleeping pills. 6

...Lead to mental health issues.

Teens who sleep six or less hours a night are

2

What Happens When Teens Don’t SleepWhen teens don’t sleep enough (or don’t experience a normal sleep cycle), it can…

How To Balance Smartphones & SleepWhile smartphones and social media are linked to sleep problems in

Children should not be allowed to use phones at night.

Charge phones overnight at a central location in your house.

Keep other electronics like TVs and game consoles out of the bedroom.

Limit artificial light exposure by avoiding screens at least one hour before bedtime.

Use earbuds or hands-free tech to keep a child’s head away from the phone as often as possible.

Talk to your children about the importance of quality sleep.

Encourage healthy eating and regular physical activity.

Stick to a consistent sleep schedule—including weekends.

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http://aspeneducation.crchealth.com/article-teen-sleeping/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sleep-newzzz/201511/what-are-smartphones-doing-kids-sleep

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sleep-newzzz/201604/low-sleep-teenagers-behave-in-risky-ways

http://www.hu�ngtonpost.com/entry/7-scary-ways-sleep-deprivation-a�ects-teen-physical-and-mental-health

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