The Power of Social Connection

Building connections heals and helps you strengthen relationships, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Feeling connected to others isn’t just nice — it’s vital for mental health. Research shows that strong, supportive relationships can protect against depression, anxiety, and stress, while loneliness can increase the risk of mental health challenges (Holt-Lunstad, 2023). When we spend time with people who care about us, we build resilience and find comfort during tough times.

At Discover Counseling and Consulting, LLC in Maitland, FL, therapy often focuses on helping clients strengthen communication and build meaningful connections with friends, family, and community. Even small steps, like reaching out to a loved one, joining a local group or coming to counseling can make a big difference in a person's emotional well-being. This is the power of social connection.

To learn how to build supportive, lasting connections, contact Discover Counseling and Consulting, LLC at (407) 676-4115 or visit discovercounseling.net.

References

Holt-Lunstad, J. (2023). Social connection as a public health issue: The evidence and a systemic framework for prioritizing the “social” in social determinants of health. Annual Review of Public Health, 44, 193–213. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052722-113750