Sleep
Why Do You Need Sleep?
Getting good rest protects our mental and physical
health. During sleep our body is supporting our brain
in a healthy way, and in our youth, sleep helps to
support growth and development.
How Much
The amount of sleep that you need will change depending on who you are and will decrease as you age.
- Children ages 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep per day.
- Teens aged 13-18 should sleep 8-10 hours a day.
- Adults aged 18 and older should get 7-8 hours of sleep a day.
Sleep Comfortably
- Go to sleep and wake up at the same time everyday even on the weekends.
- Make sure there are no electronic devices in your room
- Be physically active during the day.
- Make sure your room is as comfortable as possible.