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Girl talk linked to depression, anxiety

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Constant venting over crushes, popularity or other personal problems may lead to anxiety and depression in girls — but not in boys, according to new research.

A study of 813 students ages 8 to 15 found that excessive discussions and rumination about problems strengthened friendships for both sexes, but those tighter bonds came at a cost for girls.

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I wonder why it doesn't have the same effect on boys.

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Reply#1 - Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:18 AM EDT
{"commentId":878639,"authorDomain":"vicaxp"}

I saw a piece on this on GMA the other day and they said it doesnt hve the same effect on boys becuase boys dont tend to vent in the same way or even as much as girls do to other boys.

Glad you linked this str as I was wishing I had looked for it right after the show, but I forgot!

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#1.1 - Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:40 PM EDT
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