CHAPTER 7: TIPS FOR SOCIAL WELL-BEING
Why social well-being is important
Human beings are by nature social beings. We have a strong in-built desire to connect to others. We develop this need from birth – babies and young children need love and security to survive and thrive. To be lonely is stressful. Some say that this stems from our hunter/gatherer forbearers who needed to group together to avoid attack.11 Social isolation, on the other hand, is on par with high blood pressure, obesity and lack of exercise as a risk factor for illness and early death.12
People who feel more connected to others have been shown to have lower levels of anxiety and depression. In addition, they have higher self-esteem, greater empathy for others, are more trusting ...
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