"School Stress Is An Increasing Cause Of Physical And Psychological Disorders"
Routine doctor checkups have long been part of the back-to-school routine, but now doctors are finding that they need to check for school stress even in very young kids. "School stress can be the result of things like bullying or learning disabilities," says Dr. Blair Hammond from The Mount Sinai Medical Center. "Less frequently, stress is actually a sign of psychiatric disorders, like depression or anxiety." Learn more.