\u201cMany parents want their teens to grow up and be successful, so it\u2019s important to know how the lack of sleep can inhibit their ability to succeed,\u201d says Katelyn Klein Child Psychotherapist at Prasad Counseling and Training. \u201cMore quantity and quality of sleep can help their teen\u2019s mental health both short term and long term<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lead author of the study, Linhao Zhang says, \u201cAdolescence is an extremely critical period for brain development. And sleep is critical for brain development. But many adolescents don\u2019t get enough quality sleep at night.\u201d<\/p>\n

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