GenWell is educating people about the importance of human connection and inspiring them to take action. Stay connected!
Toronto, Ontario
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"R U OK ?" So easy to do. Really it is @fdn4sociconnect @GenWellProject @GillianSocial @CivilSocietyCIC @EndLonelinessAU @EndLonelinessUK
Stay connected, start a meaningful conversation.
Be a good neighbour & a great listener.
You don't need to be an expert.
Use these 4 steps & have a conversation that could change a life:
Ask R U OK?
Listen
Encourage action
Check in
ruok.org.au/how-to-ask @ruokday
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Staying connected with loved ones is not only nice to-do but also necessary for our individual health and well-being. Our connections are a source of healing for us all—it's time we invest in them. washingtonpost.com/wellness/…
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Ever wondered how Okinawans live longer, better lives? It's not a secret potion—it's Moai!
Learn more about the value of forming a lifelong friend crew:
belongfulness.com/moai-okina…
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Read our new scientific paper on the prevalence of episodic and chronic #loneliness and #socialisolation in Australia here now.
nature.com/articles/s41598-0… @KarineManera @Kat_owen5 @PhilayrathP
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Loneliness and isolation are common feelings. There are actionable steps each of us can take every day to combat loneliness and live healthier, happier lives. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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🗣 'There's a little bit of me that feels really embarrassed that I'm 33 and I'm really lonely'
In the first instalment of our new series, @_rachaeldevine tells @bbcnuala about her experience and the shame associated with loneliness 😔
Listen on @bbcsounds ⬇️
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Loneliness doesn't only hurt mental health. It's also a risk factor for physical health.
90 studies, 2.2M people: loneliness and social isolation predict mortality from cancer and all causes, even after controlling for health conditions.
Human connection is vital to well-being.
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Assistant Prof. Rachel Savage @ihpmeuoft is the principal investigator on a national study examining how loneliness in older adults impacts the health system. ow.ly/mYO250PpBZC
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Discover the transformative habits that can boost your happiness as you age, shared in this enlightening article by Fortune. (2/2)
fortune.com/well/2023/07/03/…
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Another interesting study highlighting nuanced connections between alcohol use, our social lives, and wellbeing.
"Individuals in marriage or cohabiting relationships in which both members reported drinking alcohol had the best survival rate." academic.oup.com/gerontologi…
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Association of #loneliness with #suicide risk and #depression in individuals with schizophrenia: moderating effects of self-esteem and perceived support from families and friends #Schizophrenia @Nature nature.com/articles/s41537-0…
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Loneliness is increasingly being seen as a public health issue that needs to be taken seriously, and research is showing its effect on our well-being is profound. trib.al/L29ikk5
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What would achievement mean if there was no one around to appreciate it? What would income mean if there was no one we could share it with, no social environment to give it meaning? The engine of a good life is not the self, but rather our connection to others. (3/3)
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Instant Genius Podcast: How loneliness can affect your health, and what you can do to combat it, with Prof Andrea Wigfield sciencefocus.com/the-human-b…
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Substantial research showing importance of social health to 'introverts' as well as 'extroverts' @GenWellProject @kim_belonging @WhatWorksWB @EndLonelinessUK
🚨New Article🚨
"These results challenge the common narrative that people with higher introversion need or want less social connection or that they benefit less from having a healthy social life."
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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The average American worker takes less vacation time than a medieval peasant. This works out to only 8 days of vacation per year. No wonder we are burned out all the time!
We need a movement to take more vacations. www-businessinsider-com.cdn.…
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"Loneliness kills. It’s as powerful as smoking or alcoholism. Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.
Dive deeper in my book The Good Life: bit.ly/3YzgX5D"
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We're thrilled to announce @petebombaci, CEO, @GenWellProject & @BrewersStats as our Keynote speakers for #OCBC2023! Get ur tickets today & look forward to seeing you at the Conference & Suppliers Marketplace in #NiagaraFalls Oct 25-26: ocbconference.com #RealLocalCraftBeer
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"The sickness of the individual is ultimately caused by and sustained by the sickness of his civilization."
— Herbert Marcuse
