Friendship

In Zimbabwe, a talk therapy program trains ‘grandmothers’ to lend a supportive ear

February 4, 2021COVID-19

Friendship Bench pairs older women with anxious or depressed clients for talk therapy sessions. During the pandemic, the program has adapted its approach to offer mental health services online and in socially distant meetups.

Making new friends more difficult with age, but no less important

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Strong social connections could help keep you healthy

August 14, 2013Health & Medicine

Movies: death of the bromance?

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Bosses and BFFs? Rules for Mixing Friends and Work

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

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