Is daytime napping a healthy habit in adolescents

Introduction: Napping is a commonly observed phenomenon, seen due to increase in daytime drowsiness and is usually perceived as a part of circadian rhythm dip in level of alertness. Whether such brief periods of sleep are just a habit, a sign of sleep deprivation or underlying mood disorder is a matter of debate. This study was conducted to see the relationship of napping with various aspects of mood & performance.