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flag Swedish pharmacy workers test a pilot giving 15 minutes weekly paid time to build friendships, aiming to combat loneliness.

flag Swedish workers at pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat are testing a year-long pilot program offering 15 minutes weekly of paid time to strengthen friendships, along with a 1,000-kronor allowance and training on loneliness. flag The initiative, launched in April, targets rising social isolation, a public health concern in Sweden where about 14% feel lonely. flag Early results show improved mood and social connection among participants, with support from a national strategy promoting employer involvement.

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