Are Our Friendships Good for Us?
Researchers found that adults most satisfied with friendships and close relationships reported better mental and physical health across 22 countries.
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Friendships are important for people. The quality of these social ties affects health. Fulfilling friendships could even have greater positive effects on well-being than the family in childhood.
Strong friendships linked to better mental and physical health
Fulfilling friendships and general close social relationships are strongly linked to excellent physical and mental health, finds a substantial global study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Mental Health.
According to an international study, close relationships have a positive effect on mental health. Childhood also plays a role – but not the decisive one.
Fulfilling friendships linked to better health and well-being across 22 countries
Fulfilling friendships and close social relationships are strongly linked to excellent physical and mental health, finds a substantial global study published in the Journal of Mental Health.
Close relationships have a positive effect on mental health, according to an international study. Childhood also plays a role - but not the decisive one.
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