Vendi Troksel (Wendy Troxel): Kako neispavanost deluje na mozak adolescenta

Kako neispavanost deluje na mozak adolescenta

Imamo epidemiju neispavanosti američkih adolescenata. Samo jedan od deset adolescenta spava osam do deset sati noću, što je preporučeno od strane somnologa i pedijatara. Dakle, šta se onda dešava? Kakve promene se mogu učiniti da se reši ovaj problem? Vendi Troksel govori kako časovi koji rano počinju i javna politika lišavaju adolescente sna u razdoblju kada im je najviše potreban. [Režija: Laura Džejn Hodkin; muzika: Čem Misirlioglu, WORKPLAYWORK].

Most American teenagers are chronically sleep deprived, with only about one in ten getting the recommended eight to ten hours per night. Early school start times force teens to wake up when their bodies crave rest, leaving them exhausted and impacting learning, mood, and safety. Studies show that shifting school start times later boosts academic performance, well-being, and even reduces car crashes. Public policy, not adolescent laziness, drives this widespread problem.

Early School Start Times Are Sabotaging Teen Health

Most American teenagers are chronically sleep deprived, with only 1 in 10 getting the recommended 8 to 10 hours each night. Early school start times force teens to wake up hours before their biological clocks are ready, making a 6 a.m. wake-up as brutal as 4 a.m. for adults. This chronic lack of sleep amplifies risks for depression, poor academic performance, and even dangerous driving. Scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows that starting school later dramatically improves students’ health, learning, and safety.