Episode 53
How Can Friendships Support My Health?
A psychologist explains the connections between supportive friendships and physical and mental health.
Health Matters · Dr. Colleen Cullen, Faith Salie
May 29, 202417m 15s
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Show Notes
This week, Faith is joined by Dr. Colleen Cullen to discuss how, no surprise, friendship has been shown to have amazing effects on both mental health and physical health. They discuss the recent research behind loneliness, the powerful impacts of friendship on our bodies, as well as how to make new friends as adults and how to nurture the friendships that we have.
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