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Sleep and Your Student

Published: 11/18/2007 Bookmark and Share
Sleep and Your Student On average young adults require between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep per day.  Only 11% of college student's today report that they get the proper amount of sleep per 24 hour period.  Whether it is a new student adjusting to college life, or a seasoned pro, balancing coursework, jobs, extracurricular and social activities, and relationships with family and friends can be a challenging and time consuming task.  Often, sleep is the first thing to be sacrificed in order to meet the demands placed on the everyday student.  Unfortunately, aside from depleting the time and energy of students, cutting back on sleep can lead to a variety of negative consequences.

Lack of sleep can cause:

  • Sleep deprivation
  • Poor performance
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty getting a long with others
  • Increased risk of physical and mental health
  • Increased risk of being in a motor vehicle accident

Lack of sleep can quickly spill over to all parts of a students life including their school work, jobs, relationships, and most important their physical and mental health.  Simple behavioral techniques can get students back into a positive sleep pattern, and feeling better fast!  If your child is experiencing any sleep difficulties please refer them for an assessment with Counseling Services, 277-7590, Kern Center 230.  They may just need some simple tips, or their difficulties may be a sign of something more severe.