Lack of Sleep Effects: Sleeping on time and waking up on time has become a big challenge in today’s run -of -the -mill life. Especially for school children. Member (Health) of NITI Aayog, Dr. (Prof.) V.K. On Monday, Paul issued a study on lack of sleep in the national capital, saying that one-fourth of our school children is deprived of proper sleep, increasing the risk of mental and physical health problems in them. In a study conducted jointly by the National Health System Resource Center (NHSRC) and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital under the Ministry of Health, the prevalence of sleep deficiency in school going to school at 12-18 years of age and how it affects cognitive functions, was focused on.
Screen time is becoming the biggest obstacle
Paul said, “Sleep is important for brain functioning, strong immunity, best performance and memory. It is a fundamental biological requirement.” He advised to get at least seven-eight hours of sleep. He said, “The impact of lack of sleep in school children has become an important issue in today’s educational environment.” He referred to disorientation, especially screen time, which is a significant obstacle in sleep.
Urge for quality sleep
Paul emphasized “the need to promote positive sleep to make children more intelligent, competent and efficient”. The expert urged health professionals and policy makers to work together to improve the sleeping condition of children and youth in the country. Meanwhile, the findings of the study showed that 22.5 percent of teenagers are deprived of sleep, which is a significant concern for mental and physical health.
Symptoms of depression in 60% participants
60 percent of the participants involved in the study showed symptoms of depression while 65.7 percent of adolescents saw a medium level cognitive weakness. Studies have shown that in addition to screen time, the school’s routine and family habits also affect the quality of sleep and contribute to unhealthy in the day time.
Mental health has an impact
Dr. Latika Bhalla, Senior Advisor, Senior Advisor at the Child Health Institute at the hospital, said, “The findings of the study highlight a worrying pattern. Many teenagers are not getting enough sleep, which is closely associated with poor concentration, emotional imbalance and poor educational performance.”
The study emphasized that schools, families and policy makers are immediately needed to consider sleeping health as necessary for adolescent development. It also highlights the immediate need for mental health intervention between children and adolescents.
Sleep is indeed crucial for overall well-being, and it’s alarming to see how many teenagers are affected by sleep deprivation. The connection between screen time and poor sleep quality is something we’ve all observed, but the statistics here are truly concerning. It’s interesting how school routines and family habits also play a significant role—do you think schools should adjust their schedules to prioritize sleep? The emphasis on mental health intervention is spot on, as sleep issues often go hand in hand with emotional and cognitive challenges. I wonder, though, how can we effectively balance technology use with healthy sleep habits? This study really highlights the need for collective action—what steps do you think parents and educators can take immediately to address this issue?