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‘Go to school late’ policy good for students’ mental health: experts

The monthold policy by Gyeonggi Province to shift the time students go to school from 8:30 to 9 a.m. could contribute to the mental well-being of students, experts said.

Psychiatrists say that allowing students to sleep more during weekdays could combat sleep deprivation, which can lead to psychological issues.

“Our research shows that if there is a large disparity between how much a student sleeps during weekdays and on weekends, it is more likely for him or her to become more impulsive. The resulting stress and impulses can lead to extreme actions like suicide,” said professor Kang Seung-gul from the department of mental health at Gachon University’s Gil Medical Center.

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