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Sleep and teenagers

If you’re looking for information about why sleep is important for teenagers, how much they need and what can cause sleep issues, see our factsheet here.

Otherwise, check out these articles for strategies on how to improve your teen’s sleep, where to find support and top tips from other parents.

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Why is sleep important for teenagers?

Learn more about why sleep is important, how much sleep your teen needs, what can cause sleep issues, and what you can do to support better sleep.

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Practical strategies to improve your teen’s sleep

Learn more about practical strategies you can use to help your teen improve their sleep.

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Professional support options for teen sleep issues

From GPs to sleep specialists, find out what kind of professional support options are available for your teen’s sleep issues.

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Teen sleep issues: Top 5 tips from parents

We chatted with parents to get their top tips and strategies for helping teens with sleep issues.

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