Sleep Problems in Teenagers Predict Self-Harm Risk over Time

Sleep problems in teenagers predict self-harm risk over time

Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years presents a critical period of intervention.

Early Teen Sleep Issues Linked to Increased Risk of Future Self-Harm

Adolescence represents a delicate period marked by profound biological, cognitive, and psychosocial transformations, making it a critical window for mental health interventions. Among the most troubling issues confronting this demographic is self-harm, a complex behavior associated with a heightened risk of suicide and other adverse outcomes. Recent epidemiological data have indicated an alarming rise in self-harm rates among young people, promp…