Parent and teacher support protects teens from sleep problems and depression
Disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future successDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears to have a protective effect. Results show that disturbed sleep was significantly associated with depressed mood and greater uncertainty about future success. Higher levels of perceived support from parents and from teachers were