Make Social Connections

Humans are social creatures. Having a strong support system and social connections can have many benefits. Positive relationships and finding a sense of purpose is vital to your physical, mental and cognitive health.

Printables

• Get the Make Social Connections educational sheet (PDF).
  Group tip: Print a copy for each group member or share this sheet electronically.
• Join the free, monthlong Kickstart Kindness program.
  This activity can be completed individually or as a group. Here are some ideas for using this with a group:
  • Reward the group that completes the most activities. Perhaps you give successful groups a prize or enter them into a prize drawing.
  • Share your acts of kindness at team meetings or via a virtual chat.

Blog posts

• 7 tips to live a happier life
• Does purpose play a positive role in mental health?
• Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
• Happiness
• Helping people, changing lives: 3 health benefits of volunteering
• Is telework working for you? 3 tips for coping in the telework age
• Is having a sense of belonging important?
• Maintaining healthy relationships is important as we age
• Overcoming the physical, emotional signs of loneliness

Videos

Additional resources

• Mental Health America: How connections help

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