In friendships people share and check out their perceptions of what is going on for them. This can help them get any problems in proportion and to develop a stronger sense of meaning and direction in their lives. Knowing that support is available from a friend increases feelings of security and helps to protect against stress. Sharing difficulties with a friend can help reduce their emotional impact and can lead to new ideas about how to tackle those difficulties. Then there is the simple pleasure of being in company with other people that you like. This can often lead to laughter and to taking part in activities that raise the spirits and provide a distraction from the more serious side of life. The give and take between partners in a friendship is an important element in its pleasure. People enjoy doing something for someone they like and the reciprocity that exists in a relationship seems to be an important part of sustaining it. So there are many positive impacts of a good social relationship. However, some people with mental health problems have experienced a loss of social connections or deterioration in the quality of their relationships. People who have experienced mental health problems are more likely to report feeling of loneliness than those who haven’t
Although mental health is very serious and they should still consult a professional in this, friends can provide support and care and encourage them to be happier and talk about their problems. ..
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