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Social Stressors

Health & Medicine
What to know about using AI chatbots for therapy

By Aimee Cunningham and Maria TemmingAugust 11, 2026
Science & Society
Large numbers of underage kids are on social media, study finds

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 19, 2026
Science & Society
Stressed by tech? Here’s how to find help

By Wendy Orlando and Janet RaloffMarch 19, 2026
Psychology
Connections at school could limit bullying’s harm to mental health

By Kathiann KowalskiOctober 15, 2025
Tech
For teens, virtual reality worlds aren’t all fun and games

By Kathiann KowalskiFebruary 10, 2025
Science & Society
Our brains might help explain why people disagree on politics

By Roberta McLainNovember 4, 2024
Humans
Common high-school textbooks promote unscientific views on gender

By Laura AllenJune 5, 2024
Psychology
You’re too distracted. Here’s why that matters and what to do about it

By Alison Pearce StevensApril 4, 2024

Science & Society
U.S. lawmakers look for ways to protect kids on social media

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 21, 2024
Science & Society
Community action helps people cope with Flint’s water woes

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 14, 2024
Health & Medicine
Health problems persist in Flint 10 years after water poisoning

By Kathiann KowalskiMarch 14, 2024
Humans
Seven steps to boost your mood

By Erin RossJanuary 11, 2024