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Lack of sleep ups depression risk in kids later in life

Continually experiencing inadequate sleep can eventually lead to depression, anxiety and other types of emotional problems. Children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life, suggests new research. “Healthy sleep is critical for children’s psychological well-being,” said principal investigator of the study Candice Alfano, Associate Psychology Professor at the University of Houston in the US. “Continually experiencing inadequate sleep can […]