Health & Wellness Corner: July 2025
July is “Social Wellness Month”and a time to focus strengthing social connections and building supportive relationships.
Easy ways to connect and building relationships:
- Dedicate time to connecting with friends, family and collegues.
- Try new activities, attend social events or join a group with shared interest.
- Volunteer, take a class, join a support group, reach out to old friends.
- Be a good listener.
Benefits:
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improve mental health
- Healthier immune systems
- Overall well being
- Personal growth
- Individuals with strong networks tend to live longer
Social connections emphasize interconnectiveness, the imprortance of empathy, compassion and understanding in strengthening meaningful relationships.