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title: Insomnia in Teens
date: 2021-07-12T03:00:00-04:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Insomnia in Teens

Teenagers can get insomnia too. This page looks at why teens experience insomnia and how to treat it. While this resource is written for the guardians of teens, the information is appropriate for teens as well.

> What are some signs of insomnia in teens? They may be tired during the day and nod off in class or when they’re driving. They may find it hard to stay alert in class, or they may be moody and irritable. They may struggle to get out of bed on time on school days or sleep late on weekends.

[Read the full article ](https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-teens)

SOURCE: WebMD • AUTHOR: Susan Bernstein • LAST UPDATED: July 12, 2021

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## Insomnia: Fact Sheet From the Office on Women's Health

This two-page fact sheet on women and insomnia includes common causes of insomnia, how it’s treated, and where to find more information.

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This two-page fact sheet on women and insomnia includes common causes of insomnia, how it’s treated, and where to find more information.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/insomnia-fact-sheet-from-the-office-on-womens-health)

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How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-trauma-informed-response-to-racial-injustice)

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MB discusses how youth movements, horizontal organization, and social media mobilization can promote change.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-discussing-how-important-youth-social-movements-are-for-feminism)

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This comic book tells the story of Neela and Chris, a high school couple. The book illustrates what intimate partner violence can look like in a teenage relationship.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/comic-book-teen-dating-violence)

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This February 2022 fact sheet provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and their caregivers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covids-impact-on-childrens-and-families-mental-health)

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## Criminalizing Trauma: On Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incarceration of Girls

Vera Institute’s Initiative to End Girls’ Incarceration explains the link between childhood sexual abuse and incarceration of girls, LGBQ/TGNC youth.

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Vera Institute’s Initiative to End Girls’ Incarceration explains the link between childhood sexual abuse and incarceration of girls, LGBQ/TGNC youth.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/criminalizing-trauma-on-childhood-sexual-abuse-and-incarceration-of-girls)

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## Talking About Eating Disorders in Health Class

LS discusses the ways that the education she received around disordered eating as a young person failed to prepare her for her own experiences.

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LS discusses the ways that the education she received around disordered eating as a young person failed to prepare her for her own experiences.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-talking-about-eating-disorders-in-health-class)

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## FAQs for Teens: Your First Period

These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?”

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These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/faqs-for-teens-your-first-period)