Science: Having Friends Is One of the Most Important Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health

At some point, your mom probably clocked a friend group before you did. She didn’t need research or therapy language to explain it. She just noticed who made you tense when their name popped up on your phone, who constantly pulled you into drama or who somehow left you feeling worse after every hangout.Back then, it felt intrusive. Turns out, it was also surprisingly informed.A growing body of research suggests friendship quality has a major impact on mental health, especially for young adults.