How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

There is no magic number, the amount of sleep we need varies from person to person. It is true some people need more sleep than others and some less, but generally most of us roughly need:

 

Age Total Sleep Needed

1 – 4 weeks 16 - 17 hours 

1 – 12 months 14  -15 hours 

1 – 3 years 12 – 14 hours 

3 – 6 years 10 – 14 hours 

7 – 12 years 10 – 11 hours 

12 – 18 years   9 – 10 hours 

Adult   7 – 9  hours 

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Anxiety in children appears  to be increasingly common and the pressures of today's fast paced lifestyle, schooling and parental expectation can all play a part among other factors such as their genetic makeup. Early intervention support for children and their family's (and sometimes teachers) may prevent additional problems from occurring e.g school refusal.  Check support options on our website in Useful Links or schedule to see our experienced psychologists, call, email or  book online via the HealthKit link.