Excessive Tiredness in Teens

Is your teen always tired?
Excessive sleepiness, like falling asleep in class, could be a sign that he or she is depressed.

High school seniors who doze off during the day might be suffering from something more than exhaustion — or "senioritis".
According to a study presented at the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, students who frequently fell asleep at school were three times more likely to have strong symptoms of depression.
If an earlier imposed bedtime doesn’t alleviate their tiredness, talk to them to find out what might be keeping them up at night.