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- People who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression. Moreover, studies show they also have higher self-esteem, greater empathy for others, are more trusting and cooperative and, as a consequence, others are more open to trusting and cooperating with them.
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Oct 13, 2022 · There is a renewed interest in social connectedness as protective of mental health, broadly, and suicidal thoughts and ideas more specifically, as witnessed by the interest shown by NIMH in their call for RFPs to determine the effect of social connectedness on suicidal thoughts and ideation.
- 10.1371/journal.pone.0275004
- 2022
- PLoS One. 2022; 17(10): e0275004.
Aug 12, 2017 · Social connectedness as a protective and curative factor in mental health. Social capital is a multidimensional concept that includes both structural (‘objective’) and cognitive (‘subjective’) components (Berry and Welsh, 2010).
- Alexander K Saeri, Tegan Cruwys, Fiona Kate Barlow, Samantha Stronge, Chris G Sibley
- 2018
Jun 9, 2022 · Results: Better social connectedness was associated with lower risks of subsequently diagnosed depression and anxiety, over a one-year follow-up period. Reports of feeling lonely were associated with increased risks of depression and anxiety.
While the current study results highlight the vital role of social connectedness on mental health, the idea that social connectedness would have a continued impact during a Phase 1 stay‐at‐home order is interesting.
Background: The importance of social connectedness in supporting public mental health is well established. However, the reverse causal pathway (that psychological ill-health leads to reduced social connectedness) remains a dominant perspective among mental health practitioners.
- Alexander K Saeri, Tegan Cruwys, Fiona Kate Barlow, Samantha Stronge, Chris G Sibley
- 2018
Jan 1, 2017 · While the impact that social relationships have on mental health is seen across all age groups, older adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems arising from social isolation due to their increased risk of physical disability and illness.
Social connection improves physical health and mental and emotional well-being. We all think we know how to take good are of ourselves: eat your veggies, work out and try to get enough sleep. But how many of us know that social connection is just as critical?
