sleep at the same time as the rest of their family. Adjustments should be considered in the home, including later bedtimes and later morning starts where possible (22). – Socialisation Parts of the brain that regulate social behaviour continue to develop throughout adolescence as teenagers learn to navigate their social environment with increasing sophistication (23). During this time, young people experience heightened susceptibility to peer influence and hypersensitivity to social rejection. The promotion of improved social behaviour and emotion regulation helps reduce risk-taking behaviours (24).
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