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How accurate is it that left handed people are more affected by depression and anxiety?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Almost certainly not: Being left handed is a result of slightly different brain area functioning and connections. These can make some skills easier or more difficult and learning to do things in a right handed world can actually improve flexibility. But there is really no reason to think handedness is directly a cause of emotional problems. Superstitious people have feared lefties over time - calling it "sinister".

Answered 12/30/2014

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