Sleep

Did you know that teens should be getting 9 hours of sleep every night? Your brain and body are growing and developing so much during adolescence, and sleep is very important for proper development. Watch this video to understand why sleep is so important for teens.

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Finding help through an article is a great place to start, but to find true healing, you need to talk to someone. Although friends can be encouraging, a trusted adult provides valuable perspective that can be extremely helpful in a difficult situation. If you’re not sure which adult to turn to, your school counselor or Campus Life Director is a great place to start.

Cell phones could be affecting sleep

Do you charge your phone next to your bed while you sleep? Having that device in your room could be affecting your sleep patterns, making it difficult for you to get the sleep your body needs to function at pique capacity. Watch this video to learn more.