In a sign of the times, new USC research shows that some kids stressed out over recent public acts of discrimination show increased behavioral problems.
The study focused on Los Angeles-area teens from communities of color or families with limited education. Many of the youths reported concern that discrimination is a growing societal problem. The more worried the teens were, the worse their substance use, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms became, the study shows.
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