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Video games and sleep deprivation: how do you convince a teenager that sleeping is not a waste of time?

TVI Notícias28 August 2026 at 12:32

Cátia Reis, from the Portuguese Sleep Association, analyzes the impact that video games have on the sleep of adolescents and young people. The article addresses the difficulty in convincing the youngest that sleeping is not a waste of time, especially when there is a strong attraction to video games. The specialist draws attention to the negative effects that sleep deprivation can have on the development and health of young people. The topic raises questions about how to manage gaming time and rest, in an audience that frequently prioritizes digital entertainment over sleep.

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