

The Sleep Deprived Teen with Lisa Lewis
Aug 18, 2023
Lisa Lewis, journalist and author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are so Tired, And How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive, discusses the importance of sleep for teenagers, the impact of technology on sleep, and how factors like sex, gender, race, and socioeconomic status can affect sleep. She also provides practical tips for making sleep-friendly changes at home and in schools.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of Teen Sleep
02:41 • 16min
Teen Sleep Research and Advocacy
18:14 • 8min
Preventing Mental Health Issues and Teenage Suicide through Legislative Change
26:04 • 2min
Sleep Deprivation in Teenagers and Implications on Health
27:54 • 22min
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Food Choices and Sleep Disparities in Girls and Women
49:47 • 4min
Advocacy Work, Book Recommendation, and Podcast Support
54:07 • 3min