Weaving together science, storytelling and evidence-based advice, a new book by Benjamin A. Rein, PhD, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, reveals why social connection is critical to brain health and well-being.
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social media followers, to discuss his book “Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection.”
“The way I frame this topic is the value of social interaction is a two-sided coin. On one side you have great value in socializing and on the other hand there is great detriment in isolating.” Benjamin A. Rein, PhD, Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry.