Sleep plays a critical role in health and wellbeing.
Its impact on mental health is significant. Sleep is essential for physical growth, cognitive development and emotion regulation.
For school-aged children and young people in particular, sleep consolidates their learning.
Excessive screen time and screen use just before bedtime can affect a student’s sleep. It can be harder for them to wind down, fall asleep and stay asleep.
The relationship between sleep and a student’s mental health is significant. Difficulties with mental health can disrupt sleep patterns. For example, a student could experience insomnia, nightmares or other sleep disturbances. On the other hand, inadequate sleep can exacerbate existing mental health problems and increase the risk of developing new ones.
