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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Reconnecting Our Communities

He resumed this theme in his "Parting Prescription for America," in January 2025, shortly before his term ended. As he emphasizes, and as we've noted previously, social connection has important effects on mental and physical health both through its objective dimensions-the number of relationships and communities, the time we spend with them, and the material supports they offer-and through the subjective sense of connection and belonging, of being loved and cared for.
Public health
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Belonging as a Framework for Health

A sense of belonging strongly supports health, longevity, and well-being through social connectedness and community norms as seen in Blue Zones.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Could an AI Companion Help Delay Dementia?

Social frailty—loss of close, reliable social ties—can be as harmful as physical frailty and substantially raises dementia and mortality risk.
Health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Most Overlooked Predictor of a Long and Healthy Life

Social connectedness is the strongest predictor of healthy aging; nurturing deep social ties is essential for longevity, mental health, and overall well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is There a Link Between Economic Factors and Suicide?

Economic factors, especially unemployment, strongly correlate with suicide rates, while national crises can increase social connectedness and temporarily reduce suicide risk.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Is Deep Social Connectedness Overrated?

Micro-connectedness, focusing on brief interactions, may offer better health benefits compared to maintaining deep relationships.
Social isolation persists despite the known importance of social connectedness.
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