In the Room Where It Happens

Sleep

Moving School Start Times to Help Teens Get More Sleep

Jessica Leigh Hamilton Ph.D. on August 1, 2024

Moving school start times later is an issue often met with concerns, but there are actions we can take to respond.

Moving school start times later is an issue often met with concerns, but there are actions we can take to respond.

Sleep

Teen Sleep: Why It Matters and How We Can Help

Jessica Leigh Hamilton Ph.D. on January 2, 2024

Most teens don't get the sleep they need, which is critical for their well-being. Research shows we can help teens by moving school start times to 8:30 AM or later.

Most teens don't get the sleep they need, which is critical for their well-being. Research shows we can help teens by moving school start times to 8:30 AM or later.

Adolescence

The Kids Are Not Alright: Ways You Can Provide Support

Jessica Leigh Hamilton Ph.D. on October 4, 2023

If each school year feels harder for your kids, you are not alone. Anxiety and depression are increasing among young people, and there are things you can do to help.

If each school year feels harder for your kids, you are not alone. Anxiety and depression are increasing among young people, and there are things you can do to help.

Suicide

The Messy Truth About Teen Social Media Use and Suicide Risk

Jessica Leigh Hamilton Ph.D. on September 20, 2023

It's time to dive deeper into what we know about social media and suicide risk, and question those media headlines that tell you we have it all figured out.

It's time to dive deeper into what we know about social media and suicide risk, and question those media headlines that tell you we have it all figured out.