"While everybody's vulnerability to loneliness and social isolation differs, we all need social connection. Yet, people generally underestimate the benefits of connecting with others and overestimate the costs, which include the emotional labour and mental energy needed to manage relationships and your self-presentation. Regardless of levels of introversion or extroversion, insufficient social connection is associated with poorer well-being. Public health guidelines can help raise awareness of the importance of social connection and provide us with a road map for better social health. But what should these guidelines look like?" This thoughtful piece offers some suggestions.
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