23 April 2023: Humans are wired for social connection and on the flipside, the effect of social isolation and loneliness on mortality is comparable to that of other well-established risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.

Having strong connections and good friendships in our lives is a fundamental survival need and essential to our mental wellbeing.

Hamish Williams and psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald talks about the friends in our lives that help us survive and thrive.

With thanks to NZ on Air.

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