Behavioral problems linked to cortisol levels

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 12:32 in Psychology & Sociology

Cortisol, the so-called stress hormone, seems to behave in contradictory ways in children. Some youngsters with behavioral problems have abnormally high levels of cortisol, while others with identical problems have abnormally low levels. What's going on?

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