
The Science of Connection
A Slight Change of Plans
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What's in a Name?
Friendly bench is a new programme that aims to connect people through storytelling. It was originally called the mental health bench, but has now been renamed as friendship bench. Dr Dixon says there are huge therapeutic benefits to having people bond in this way. He also reveals how he's changed his approach after working with grandmothers over the years.
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