Large Study on Depression Reveals The ‘Protective Effect’ of Confiding in a Friend – ScienceAlert

A systematic sift through the United Kingdom’s Biobank has revealed several habits and behaviours that can exacerbate depression.
Similar to physical activity – a known mood booster – the authors of the new study highlight potential targets that could help to reduce depression risks, such as regular socialising.
“Far and away the most prominent of these factors was frequency of confiding in others, but also visits with family and friends, all of which highlighted the important protective effec…

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