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.
A major global study published in the Journal of Mental Health reveals that fulfilling friendships and close social connections are strongly linked to excellent physical and mental health across 22 countries. Researchers analyzed data from over 200,000 adults, finding that high-quality social bonds and childhood family ties are associated with better overall health perceptions.
Dr. Veli Durmuş of Türkiye's Kütahya Health Sciences University, who conducted the research, emphasizes that policymakers should recognize the impact of emotional and social connections on mental and physical health. The study's findings underscore the importance of social connections as a vital component of general well-being, suggesting they should be considered in public health planning and prevention strategies.
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