The Influence of Friendship on Brain Development

🧠 Friendships have a significant impact on our brain and overall well-being.

💫 Close friends can positively influence our perception of time and bring joy to our lives.

🤝 Strong friendships involve deep connections and the ability to understand each other's thoughts.

Friendships formed during adolescence are unique and special.

Adolescence is a time when relationships with peers become more important.

The brain's reward system plays a role in the desire to connect with friends.

🧠 The Theory of Mind is the ability to understand the emotions, thoughts, and perspectives of others.

👥 Friendships in adolescence can be more intimate and emotionally significant than childhood friendships.

🌱 The development of Theory of Mind continues throughout adolescence.

🧠 Friendships can have a profound impact on the brain, allowing for deeper connections.

🌟 Interpersonal synchrony plays a role in our ability to connect with others.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ We naturally synchronize our movements and behaviors with close friends.