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  • Friendships have declined over the past 30 years, leading to significant mental and physical health issues.
  • Barriers to forming and maintaining social connections are prevalent at both individual and societal levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key barriers preventing social connection.
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Main Methods:

  • Literature review identifying individual and societal barriers to friendship formation.
  • Clinical recommendations based on psychological principles and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Identified barriers include fear of rejection, insecure attachment, structural racism, and technology overuse.
  • Effective interventions involve assessing loneliness, social competency, and attachment style.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing barriers to friendship is crucial for improving mental and physical health.
  • Clinicians can utilize cognitive behavioral and behavioral activation therapies to foster social connection and self-compassion.