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A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

  • Written by Hannah L. Schacter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental healthIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash, CC BY

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Teens with domineering friends are at heightened risk for mental health problems, according to our new research.

Dominant friends often harness decision-making power –...

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