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Poor Sleep Linked to Teen Suicide Risk, Study Reveals

10/24/2025

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A University of Warwick study finds that teenagers with poor sleep patterns have a higher risk of attempting suicide by age 17.
Researchers analyzed data from over 8,500 adolescents and found that insufficient sleep and frequent night awakenings at age 14 predicted suicide attempts.
The association persisted after controlling for other mental health factors, implying that improving sleep hygiene could help prevent suicidality among UK youth.

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Story summary

A University of Warwick study finds that teenagers with poor sleep patterns have a higher risk of attempting suicide by age 17.
Researchers analyzed data from over 8,500 adolescents and found that insufficient sleep and frequent night awakenings at age 14 predicted suicide attempts.
The association persisted after controlling for other mental health factors, implying that improving sleep hygiene could help prevent suicidality among UK youth.