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Why strong social bonds are essential for physical and mental health.
BY DR ANJALI RAMESHBABU
According to a growing number of studies, loneliness is becoming a global concern, impacting up to a third of the world’ s population. The feeling of loneliness comes from wanting social connection in one’ s life but not having it. Feeling socially connected means having relationships in our life we can rely on to give us a sense of belonging, share the good times and bad, and feel secure, loved, accepted and valued. We need human connection like we need clean air, running water and shelter.
While we live in a hyperconnected world, studies report that many people feel less connected on a personal level.
So, what can we do to become more meaningfully connected with the people in our lives? The following steps may seem simple, but they can have a significant positive impact. >
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DR ANJALI RAMESHBABU
Dr Anjali Rameshbabu PhD is a health social psychologist and the founder of Health2Wellbeing. com, which provides scientific guidance for healthy living and social connectedness.
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