LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new study from the University of Warwick shows that lack of sleep in teenagers significantly increases the risk of suicide attempts. The research, which analyzed data from over 8,500 adolescents, highlights that sleep problems at age 14 are a strong predictor of suicide attempts at age 17.
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A recent study from the University of Warwick has revealed an alarming link between lack of sleep in teenagers and an increased risk of suicide. Researchers analyzed data from more than 8,500 adolescents and found that sleep problems at age 14 were a strong predictor of suicide attempts at age 17. These findings are particularly concerning because they show that lack of sleep is a risk factor in its own right, acting independently of other mental health problems.
The study highlights that shorter sleep duration and frequent nighttime interruptions are stronger risk factors for suicide attempts than depressive symptoms. This suggests that improving sleep habits in adolescents could be an important and practical approach to suicide prevention. The researchers emphasize that sleep problems are not just a symptom of other difficulties, but a significant risk factor in themselves.
Interestingly, researchers found that adolescents with better rational decision-making skills were less susceptible to the negative effects of sleep interruptions on suicide risk. However, this protective effect decreased in chronic sleep disorders, highlighting the importance of a stable sleep routine. The results suggest that further research is needed to better understand the interactions between sleep and other factors that influence suicide risk.
Professor Nicole Tang, Director of the Warwick Sleep and Pain Lab, emphasizes the urgency of taking sleep deficiency and sleep disorders seriously. She warns that these problems can affect cognitive abilities and emotional regulation, which can lead to life-threatening decisions. The study provides a basis for identifying youth who are most at risk and highlights the possibility of increasing sleep time on school days as a practical goal for suicide prevention.
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