Psychologist Brian Razzino (USA) believes that sleep is like the foundation of a house. When the foundation is not solid, everything built above also becomes unstable. Prolonged sleep deprivation can make people irritable, anxious, stressed and increase the risk of mental health problems.
Many studies have shown a link between prolonged insomnia and the risk of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Notably, this impact not only occurs in adults but also directly affects children and adolescents.
According to experts, while sleeping, the brain will perform important processes such as processing information, consolidating memory and regulating emotions. If sleep is interrupted, this process will not take place fully, leading to a decline in concentration, learning and emotional control.
Not only children, parents are also the group most affected by sleep deprivation. This increases feelings of stress, fatigue, reduces emotional control and affects mental health.
To improve sleep quality, parents are recommended to set a fixed bedtime for children, maintain relaxing activities before bed such as reading books or listening to light music, limit the use of electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime and create a quiet and cool sleeping space.
Experts emphasize that sleep is not just a simple rest time but also a fundamental factor for emotional, cognitive and mental health development. When children get enough sleep, parents also have the opportunity to rest better, thereby contributing to building a balanced, positive and happy family environment.
