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Bullying May Leave Worse Mental Scars Than Child Abuse
By Anne Harding published
Being bullied during childhood may have even graver consequences for mental health in adulthood than being neglected or abused, according to a new study.
Doctors Who Treat Ebola Feel More Socially Isolated
By Rachael Rettner published
Doctors who take care of very sick Ebola patients may feel socially isolated, but surprisingly, they may not feel more stressed, a new study from Germany suggests.
What Stresses Americans Out the Most?
By Megan Gannon published
It seems that most Americans have financial anxieties. But parents, Gen Xers, millennials, women and those living in lower-income households report higher-than-average levels of stress about money.
Stressed Out? Social Media May Help Women Cope
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Social media and other technologies might help lower stress, but not for everybody.
Gut Feeling? Probiotics May Ease Anxiety and Depression
By Rachael Rettner published
The community of microbes in your gut not only affect physical health, they may also influence your mental health, according to a growing body of research.
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