How Much Sleep Do Teenagers Really Need?

Sleep deprived teens are at greater risk of everything suicide, weight gain, and much more

Teenagers' developing brains and bodies need more sleep to avoid long list of health risks, including risky behavior. Wikimedia Commons

Parents worry about whether their teenagers are getting enough sleep. Research studies suggest that teenagers are suffering an epidemic of sleep deprivation globally—one that will have long-term health impacts.

So how much sleep do adolescents really need and how can parents help them achieve it?