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What's love got to do with it?
a look at platonic relationships and their impact on mental health
Meg Hovious
February 14, 2024
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The power of friendships 👫
In an era where loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health crisis, the importance of friendships cannot be overstated.
Recent research has illuminated the profound impact that social connections have on our mental and physical well-being. This article aims to unpack the science behind friendships, explore the consequences of loneliness, and offer evidence-based strategies for fostering meaningful relationships.
Learn more about the importance of friendship in modern mental health 👇
📚 Read: Dr. Marisa Franco’s book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends
🎧 Listen: NYT’s Ezra Klein’s interview with Rhainna Cohen, author of forthcoming book, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center
🤸 Try: Incorporate more unstructured, unplanned hangouts with friends
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