Social Wellness

Living Well | Education & Resource Series

6/26/24

Social Wellness

Hear from from AGE of Central Texas & community experts on topics including: - Brain Health -Daily Life Strategies -Research Updates -Local Resources & More!

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What is Social Wellness?

Social wellness means nurturing yourself and your relationships.

It means giving & receiving social support. Ensuring you can turn to others in times of need for a broader focus and positive self-image.

Types of Social Support

EMotional

INSTRUMENTAL

Informational

Why is social wellness so important?

Source : https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/july-social-wellness-month

What exactly does social wellness look like?

If loneliness is an epidemic, should we have public health guidelines for social wellness?

Canada may be leading the way. It's Alliance for Social Connection and Health is developing the world’s first public health guidelines for social connection;

3-5 Close Friendships

1-3 Hours Per Day

Preliminary Guidelines

Prioritize Those Closest to You

Importance of Solitude

Diversity Matters

Source: greatergood.berkeley.edu

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Don't forget the importance of solitude.

It’s also important, even healthy, to have time alone. Time alone provides an opportunity to restore your social reserves and meet your own personal needs.

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Prioritize spending time with those closest to you.

The balance of your energy should be spent on those with whom you have warm relationships. Close relationships fulfill our most important relational needs, and building these strong ties takes time.

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Get one to three hours of social interaction per day.

That’s far more than the average of 34 minutes of socializing most of us get each day. This number aligns with the approximate 24 hours per week that tribal and pastoral societies have historically enjoyed.

Diversity in your social network matters too.

Talking to neighbors can build a sense of community; even talking to strangers can create a sense of safety and connection. Different relationships provide different types of support.

Make sure to have three to five close friendships to call on when you’re in need.

• Having too many friends can sacrifice quality for quantity.

• Having too few can leave you alone in a time of need.

Communities where residents are more connected fare better when it comes to population health & resilience.

Community

Research has shown that those with strong social networks may live longer.

Longevity

Increased connection can help reduce the risk of serious physical & mental health conditions.

Health

Source: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf