India, April 3 -- Do you bash your luck for having your friends scattered in different cities? It's natural to feel FOMO when others regularly hang out with their friends while yours are miles away. Well, it's not all bad, as it may actually benefit your mental wellbeing. Not only do you get to hear different cultural stories, broadening your experiences as you vicariously live through your friends' stories, but it also helps to support your mental health.

A study, published in Science Advances, found that people with more geographically diverse social networks are less likely to use antidepressents.

The study focused on the importance of social connections for mental health. They help people feel supported, feel less lonely and even co...