Adolescents Predisposed to Insomnia-Driven Depression

Australian researchers have found that adolescents are susceptible to insomnia, which in turn leads to depression. Pormezz/Adobe Stock

New Australian research indicates that adolescents’ vulnerability to insomnia increases their likelihood of developing depression.

Led by Flinders University in Adelaide, the paper published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology suggests that a combination of adolescent sleep biology and psychology makes young people vulnerable to developing depression.