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Feeling unsafe in everyday life is linked to heightened cortisol levels in adolescents
New research published in Psychoneuroendocrinology explored the relationship between adolescents’ perceived safety, cortisol levels, and race. The findings indicated that race did not play a role in feelings of perceived safety among U.S. adolescents. However, for all participants, those who reported feeling less safe also had higher cortisol levels. This reinforces the work of other researchers who have found a link between stress and higher cortisol levels.
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