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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 13 MIN

The Weekend Sleep-In Defense: Why Catching Up on Sleep Actually Protects Teen Mental Health

from The Psychology of People

Parents have battled teenagers over weekend sleep schedules for generations, armed with advice about consistent sleep times. But new research suggests those Saturday morning sleep-ins may be doing important psychological work—reducing depression risk by 41%. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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