July marks Social Wellness Month which was created to assist people in their efforts to live a healthier life. Social wellness encompasses the idea of having positive interactions with others since we are all social beings. It involves developing and building close bonds of friendship and intimacy, practicing empathy, and effective listening, and caring for others and for the common good.
Here are 5 key factors in social wellness:
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Socially isolated people are more susceptible to illness and have a death rate two to three times higher than those who are not socially isolated.
