Question

what can friends provide to affect mental health positively?
○ peer pressure
○ challenges
○ conflict
○ companionship

Explanation:

To determine what friends provide for positive mental health, we analyze each option:

• Peer pressure often has negative impacts on mental health as it can force individuals into unwanted behaviors.
• Challenges from friends might be stressful and not directly contribute to positive mental health.
• Conflict in friendships can cause stress and harm mental well - being.
• Companionship means having someone to share experiences with, offer support, and reduce feelings of loneliness, which is known to positively affect mental health.

Answer:

D. companionship