A new study has thrown some positive light on stress and depression suggesting that despite all of its negative effects stress still benefit people socially. The study was published in the journal Stress and Health. In a study a team of scientists including Penn State researchers found that experiencing stress made people both more likely to give and receive emotional support from another person. This was true on the day they experienced the stress as well as the following day. Researchers suggest that while stress can certainly lead to negative health outcomes there are potential benefits as well. Our findings