Girlfriend Capital: Dr Ruthy Watson at TEDxABQ

Dr. Ruthy Watson's conviction that relationships among women are essential to overall wellness has evolved over years of research in community health. The relationships women form with their girlfriends provide connection, community, cohesiveness, safety, peace, and trust. Dr. Watson calls these combined benefits to emotional, physical, and psychological health "Girlfriend Capital". She is currently an Assistant Professor at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM.

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