International Friendship Day: Impact of friendship on mental health

Friends provide support in times of need and provide emotional support for self-help therapy.

New Delhi: Friendship depends on a person’s social skills to meet and connect with other people. It has been scientifically proven that those who maintain close friendships with people stay happy, free from stress and relieved from anxiety and depression.

According to psychologists, friends work as therapists without really being one. They provide support in times of need and provide emotional support for self-help therapy.

Benefits of having friends in life

It’s not always easy to talk to family members about your problems or decline mental health. Therefore, it is important to have healthy friendships in order to have the shoulder to lean on and the nonjudgmental perspective that is needed.

Friends not only remove loneliness from our lives, but also:

  • It helps improve self-confidence
  • Boost happiness and reduce stress
  • Help cope with personal loss, trauma, and painful life experiences.
  • Increase sense of belonging
  • It helps to overcome bad habits and vices such as smoking, drinking, etc.
  • Give a sense of direction where everything seems foggy and meaningless
  • Help lead a safe life
  • support emotionally

impact of friendship

Friendships that last a lifetime can make you a better person and grow emotionally. Good friends have an impact on your life:

  • Good company gives good time: A great friendship leads to days and nights filled with laughter and fun that seems to never end.
  • Exchange of emotions: You usually make friends with people who have the same mental and emotional bandwidth and that makes the culture of give-and-take friendship extremely important.
  • Relieve general health: Friends play an important role in keeping you healthy by providing all the emotional and physical support you need.

Disclaimer: The tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or dietitian before starting any fitness program or making changes to your diet.

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