The Scary Effects of Sleep Deprivation

The effects of sleep deprivation are debilitating in a multitude of ways, mood, energy, physical health, emotional availability, decreased efficacy and much more.

In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep.