Exercise, avoiding alcohol or even getting enough sleep aren't the factors most connected to college students' well-being. Spending face-to-face time with friends and other people is the strongest predictor of their mental health, according to a 2026 study of nearly 80,000 students that I conducted…
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October 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Spending in‑person time with friends is the biggest predictor of whether college students flourish
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