TGD 111: Teenagers and Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 2 | Dr Carmel Harrington

Join us for Part 2 of our sleep series where we speak to Dr Carmel Harrington more about sleep and the importance for teenagers, their brain development, happiness and even their productivity. This is a truly holistic approach to the most important part of our day.... SLEEP!

About Dr Carmel Harrington

Dr Carmel Harrington has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. A former lawyer and educator she has a Ph.D. in Sleep Medicine from Sydney University and consults with companies and educational institutions both here and overseas on sleep health.

An internationally recognised sleep expert, Dr Harrington is amazed at the seemingly little importance given to sleep. Research shows that sleep is critical to our physical and mental health and is fundamental to our ability to think and learn. Emerging research clearly shows that sleeping well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game we need to ensure we get the best sleep possible.

Dr Harrington is the Managing Director of Sleep for Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital Westmead. She is a founding member of the Sleep Health Foundation and a member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She has written two books "The Sleep Diet"  and "The complete guide to a good night's sleep".

Show notes

1.00 - Introduction to the episode - Teenage sleep and Dr Carmel Harrington

2.54 - Dr Carmel Harrington - The Good Doctors Part 1

3.28 - Teenagers and sleep. Between the ages of 11-18, teenagers need about 9.2hrs per night

5.00 - Productivity and amount of sleep

6.00 - Mental change during teenage years

7.00 - Puberty and adult sleeping patterns

8.30 - Social media, television and the impact on sleep

9.15 - Changing senior school hours

11.30 - Light, melatonin and the brain

14.00 - Sleep as a nurturing time

15.00 - The Paleo diet and paleo sleep

16.37 - The Good Doctors debrief

20.33 - The Good Doctors episode with Dr Jim Papadopolous