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Summary A New York research study suggests that teens who get enough sleep (8+ hours) may be less likely to be diagnosed with depression or have suicidal thoughts. Enough sleep, good food and regular exercise are all essential for children to stay emotionally healthy.
Author BBC News
Citation BBC News 02 january 2010
Link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8435955.stm
Going to bed earlier protects teenagers against depression and suicidal thoughts, New York research suggests. Of 15,500 12 to 18-year-olds studied, those who went to bed after midnight were 24% more likely to have depression than those who went before 2200. And those who slept fewer than five hours a night had a 71% higher risk of depression than those who slept eight hours, the journal Sleep reports.
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Posted by Mr. Bilides on January 6, 2010.
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