DDPW Resources for Teens - National Sleep Foundation

Are you too tired to drive?

Sleepiness and driving are a dangerous combination, just as dangerous in fact as driving under the influence. Not getting enough sleep the night before you have to drive is an important signal to pay attention to for yourself and your friends.

Wake Up

Any driver can become fatigued, but young people are at the highest risk for drowsy driving — especially males under the age of 26.

You're busy, you've got goals. You are often up early for school, or out late for events or for work. Prioritizing healthy sleep habits and getting enough sleep are two important ways to prevent yourself or friends being involved in a life-changing crash.

55%

of drowsy driving crashes involve those under 25 years old

Resources to Keep You Safe and Well-Rested

The Benefits of Napping

How Electronics Can Alter Your Sleep

Should I Start a Sleep Diary?

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Am I Getting Enough Sleep?

What can I do?

Start by knowing the signs and be proactive. This applies to you, your friends, and your family members.

The most important thing — Do NOT operate a motor vehicle if you are sleep-deprived.

The term sleep deprivation refers to getting less than the needed amount of sleep, which, for adults, ranges from seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Teens and young adults need even more than average with a recommended range of 8-10 hours.

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💪 Want to feel like your Best Slept Self®? You’re on track if you’re getting somewhere between 7-9 hours of sleep at night, like most adults need. And the quality of your sleep during those hours can be a game changer. 😴 So, even if you are getting enough hours of sleep, now’s a great time to start focusing on your sleep quality. ➡️ Scroll through to check out these slides then head over to our website to learn more (link in bio). https://bit.ly/3vWA9C5
April is Stress Awareness Month. We’re sure none of you ever experience stress…right? 😩😖😣 According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2022 Sleep in America® Poll, people who have better sleep health also have lower levels of stress. 😴 So, in the event that you DO experience stress (who are we kidding) taking steps to be your Best Slept Self® is a great start.
Today is World Health Day and this year’s theme is “My health, My Right”. Everyone should have access to quality health services and freedom from discrimination. Sleep is a critical component of health and National Sleep Foundation believes everyone should have the same opportunity to be their Best Slept Self®. People from historically underserved communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by social determinants that lead to poor sleep health. Research published in NSF’s Sleep Health journal found that racial discrimination plays an important role. Understanding the causes of sleep health disparities is an important step towards equity and to helping anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self®. #WHD
Interested in SleepTech® and how devices can measure sleep quality? This just out! New CTA/NSF Standard provides recommendations and best practices for recording and reporting sleep quality in consumer sleep solutions. Head to the link in our bio to learn more. National Sleep Foundation thanks our colleagues at @cta and all the working group participants for making this happen—our fifth technology standard together—which adds to our expert benchmarks for working with developers and manufacturers in the SleepTech space.
It’s National Public Health Week. Held annually by @AmericanPublicHealth, this is a time for public health organizations to come together and highlight issues that are important to the overall health of our nation — like sleep health! This year’s theme is: “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” When we work together we can create safe, interconnected, healthy communities for everyone. And, remember, sleep is a critical component to health. NSF is committed to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Learn more about our mission at the link in our bio. #NPHW #HealthySleep
It’s the dawn of a new day, with all possibilities before you. ☀️ Make sure those possibilities include a good night’s sleep. Yep, it’s true. A good night’s sleep starts with what you do during the day. Check out the link in our bio for some small changes you can make to your routine that might make a big difference at bedtime…
Does great sleep sound like a unicorn or something only in your dreams (ha)? 🦄 If it does, you may be able to improve how you sleep with some small changes to your evening routine. (And, good news, there are changes you can make to your daytime routine too and we’ll share those tomorrow!) Read our tips at the link in our bio.
You probably know it’s important to get enough sleep each night. But did you know consistency is a key to healthy sleep? Fun fact: a consistent sleep schedule (i.e. going to bed and waking up at the same time each day) is so important for your health and well-being. Curious to learn more? Check out the link in our bio.
@american_heart includes sleep on its Life’s Essential 8 checklist for good health. Getting enough quality sleep is an essential component of good heart and brain health. Sleep disorders have been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. Learn about the connection at the link in our bio.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week 2021

As the global voice for sleep health, National Sleep Foundation educates the public through our annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign and reminds the public to put sleep first.

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The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Founded in 1990, the NSF is committed to advancing excellence in sleep health theory, research, and practice.