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Why Some Teens Feel Less Happy: Sleep and Mindfulness May Hold the Key

Adolescence is a period of emotional intensity and rapid psychological change. A new study shows that adolescents with higher levels of neuroticism--a personality trait characterized by emotional instability and stress sensitivity--report lower subjective well-being. Importantly, this relationship is not direct. Poor sleep quality and lower trait mindfulness serve as key mediators linking neuroticism to diminished happiness. While personality traits are relatively stable, sleep habits and mindfulness skills are modifiable. These findings suggest that strengthening sleep health and cultivating mindfulness may help buffer emotionally vulnerable adolescents from declines in well-being during this critical developmental stage.

February 24, 2026


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