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Making Friends

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Making Friends

Making friends as an adult can feel challenging, especially outside of school or university settings. Work, family responsibilities, or relocation can limit opportunities to meet new people.
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Videos about Making Friends

Artists and Depression Video

Artists and Depression

Includes discussion of isolation/loneliness and barriers that can stop people making friends.
My peer support journey: Sarah’s story Video 7:23

My peer support journey: Sarah’s story

Sarah shares how peer support (through Mind’s Side by Side programme) helped her when she felt low a...
Isolation & Loneliness – What’s Up With Everyone? Video

Isolation & Loneliness – What’s Up With Everyone?

Explains isolation/loneliness and how connection supports wellbeing

Podcasts About Making Friends

Friendships Podcast

Friendships

Today we’re talking about friendships. What they mean to us, how they impact our wellbeing, and how...

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