EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 13 MIN
The Weekend Sleep-In Defense: Why Catching Up on Sleep Actually Protects Teen Mental Health
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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