The Stress Epidemic

Exploring the Effects of Cortisol Abnormalities in Minors

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In 2017, research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated a substantial decrease in life expectancy, linking this decline to deaths caused by opioid abuse, alcoholism, and suicide. Further research suggests that at the root of these “deaths of despair” is prolonged psychological and emotional strain or…