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Poor sleep affects children's studies, health: Psychiatrists

New Delhi: Online chatting, playing computer games or watching television at night can leave children sleep deprived and adversely affect their studies and physical health, psychiatrists said at a conference here Wednesday. "Parents should keep



An average adult requires around eight hours of sleep daily but teenagers and children require even more, she said.

Ensuring that bedrooms are conducive to good sleep can be of great help.

"Ensure that your bedroom is dark, comfortable, cool and quiet," said Mitali Srivastava, clinical hypnotherapist.