Sleep in teens

Schools can provide several types of support to secondary school students to encourage good sleep hygiene, including: 

• Education: Providing education on the importance of sleep, the effects of poor sleep hygiene, and strategies for improving sleep. 

• Curriculum integration: Incorporating sleep education into the curriculum, such as through health or science classes. 

• Sleep-promoting environment: Creating a sleep-promoting environment in the school (such as with boarding schools) or at home, such as by dimming lights in the evening, reducing noise levels, and encouraging the use of comfortable seating. 

• Flexible scheduling: Allowing for flexible scheduling of classes and activities to accommodate students' natural sleep patterns and to avoid scheduling classes or activities too early or too late in the day. 

• Technology management: Encouraging the responsible use of technology, such as by limiting screen time before bed and by encouraging the use of blue light filters on devices. 

• Counseling and support: Providing counseling and support to students who may be struggling with sleep issues, such as insomnia or sleep apnea. 

• Support to teachers: Providing support and training to teachers to recognise the symptoms of poor sleep hygiene and how to support their students. 

• Parental engagement: Engaging with parents to raise awareness about the importance of sleep hygiene and provide resources and support. 

• Community engagement: Engaging with community-based organisations to promote healthy sleep habits and provide resources for students and families. 

 

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