Friendship theory for public health research and practice: a critical realist review.

Published in: Perspectives in public health (2023)

Recognition theory forms a substantial theoretical foundation for public health initiatives that address friendship and mental ill-health. Friendship can contribute to public mental health, and suggestions are made to give friendship itself recognition within public health frameworks.

Keyphrases

public health
mental health
healthcare
mental illness
quality improvement
primary care
global health
emergency department
social media
electronic health record