Workplace bullying is a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes either physical or emotional harm. It can include such tactics as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, and physical abuse, as well as humiliation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workplace_bullying
The hypothalamo-pituatary axis (HPA) is a complex system involved in the stress response, including the production of cortisol. Excessive production of this hormone is likely to cause harm if not controlled. I'm looking for research that looks at the relationship between adverse experience (ie, workplace bullying) and its impact on the thyroid.