The Negative Impact Sleep Loss Has on Mental Health

Authors

Kaden Sayler

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-17-2025

Abstract

Many teenagers struggle with chronic sleep deprivation due to busy schedules, social media, and late-night habits. Research shows that lack of sleep severely affects adolescents’ mental health, increasing risks of depression, anxiety, poor attention, and impaired brain development. This paper highlights how modern factors like screen time and “social jetlag” worsen the issue, warning that sleep deprivation is a hidden but serious threat to teens’ well-being.

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Recommended Citation

Kaden Sayler. "The Negative Impact Sleep Loss Has on Mental Health" (2025). Psychology Student Publications. 111.
https://commons.und.edu/psych-stu/111