CBC’s The Nature of Things delves into friendships between all kinds of species – specifically humans and animals – in The Secrets of Friendship. It turns out that close friendships are associated with many indices of well-being, including physical health, mental health, and emotional health. Dr. Beverley FehrIncluded in this documentary is the research of The University of Winnipeg’s eminent social psychologist, Dr. Beverley Fehr. “It has only been relatively recently that researchers have begun to examine the benefits of friendships,” shared Dr. Fehr. Because the experiments were interrupted by the pandemic, Dr. Fehr and her team are still collecting data.

Source: CBC News April 29, 2023 02:03 UTC