Social connection is vital for your psychological wellbeing.
Forming long-lasting bonds, sharing valuable resources, and working together in groups – these are basic human needs.
It can be easy to forget how important it is to connect with the people around you. But building the relationships that matter to you is important to do when times are good, so
that you’re surrounded by support when challenges arise.
It’s also tempting to keep to yourself when things aren’t going well. But one of the best things you can do following a traumatic experience is to spend time with people who
care about you – to feel the social support of friends, family and the community.
The people around you help give you a sense of belonging, a feeling of being loved and cared for and that you are not alone, and reassurance that your reactions are normal.
Social connection can also play a protective role in maintaining your wellbeing in the face of repeated exposure to severe stressors.
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