Health Matters Spring 2023 | Page 14

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Shake Those Blues

Sometimes building a stronger support network is all that ’ s needed

Friends , family and health care professionals can help you bounce back after having a bad day . People may overlook loneliness , brushing it aside as something unworthy of real scientific exploration and consistent personal attention . But this is a natural response to isolation , and feeling like a social connection has been lost can have very real impacts . They say it takes a village to raise a child . The same may also be said when trying to shake the blues . Surround yourself with helpful individuals who can provide the safety net we all sometimes need when life takes a difficult turn .

14 Health Matters • Spring 2023