Everyone has nights when they don’t sleep well. But, if your child isn’t sleeping most of the time, it can affect their concentration, mood, behaviour, and general energy levels. Getting enough sleep is important.
According to the NHS, teenagers need at least between 8-10 hours’ sleep on school nights but there are a range of different issues that could affect your teenager’s sleep.
Usually, difficulties around sleeping are caused by stress and anxiety. Troubling thoughts can cause insomnia.
Your child may experience them when they are feeling worried about something like exams, moving home, or starting a new school. They can also be a sign that your child is experiencing bullying.
Children with mental health difficulties are more likely to experience sleep problems and have anxieties about sleep. Trauma can also cause sleep difficulties.
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