Friends are our chosen family. They are our partners in crime, our loudest cheerleaders and our shoulders to cry on. It goes without saying that spending time with our friends can instantly boost our mood. “Friendships are vital for our mental health. They not only protect us from loneliness and isolation but they increase our self-esteem, confidence and resilience,” wrote Therapist Gianna LaLota. Here’s how friends can boost mental health and make us happier.
Friends are the ones we go to when we are distressed. They help us to have fresh perspectives – this can reduce stress levels and increase happiness.
Humans are wired to be social creatures. Being around friends helps us to beat loneliness and grow a sense of community.
Leaning on our friends during tough times help us to cope with difficult situations better and emerge out of it as a better person.
Achievements and successes look bigger when we have our close friends beside to cheer us and celebrate our milestones.
Supportive friends cultivate a space where they boost each other’s confidence, self-esteem and motivation. This makes us feel important and valued.
