Chronic Stress Impacts Adolescents Socially
Negative effects of exposure aren't just chemical, research suggests
Clinical Expert: Russell D. Romeo, PhD
Dr. Russell Romeo’s work has shown that adolescents are much more vulnerable to the ill effects of stress than adults. But the cause of these effects might not just be chemical; they could stem from the interruption of necessary developmental tasks like social interaction that comes along with chronic stress exposure.
This article was last reviewed or updated on November 7, 2023.
