Examines weekend sleep's impact on anxiety and depression in adolescents, suggesting optimal sleep patterns.
In this large U.S. adolescent sample, moderate WCS was associated with lower anxiety, whereas large weekday-weekend sleep discrepancies were linked to higher symptoms. Associations with depressive symptoms were weaker and model-dependent. Findings suggest a potential "sweet spot" for weekend sleep extension and underscore risk of large sleep variability.
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