It has been estimated that over 20% of adults suffer from some form of
sleep deprivation.
Insomnia and sleep deprivation are common symptoms of
depression and can be an indication of other
mental disorders. The consequences of not getting enough sleep could have dire results; not only to the health of the individual, but those around them as sleep deprivation increases the risk of human-error related accidents, especially with vigilance-based tasks involving technology.