Social Connection: How to Deal with Mental Health Issues – Control the Controllables

When you feel out of control with your mental health you need to control the controllables.

Todays video looks at the idea of growing your social connection.

Can you be 5% better this week in connecting with others?

Atomic Habits – James Clear: https://amzn.to/3UXWjv2

I also have a chapter on loneliness in my parenting book – Amazon – https://amzn.to/31ZEO4N

Studies:

Martino, J., Pegg, J., & Frates, E. P. (2015). The Connection Prescription: Using the Power of Social Interactions and the Deep Desire for Connectedness to Empower Health and Wellness. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 11(6), 466–475. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827615608788

Saeri, A. K., Cruwys, T., Barlow, F. K., Stronge, S., & Sibley, C. G. (2018). Social connectedness improves public mental health: Investigating bidirectional relationships in the New Zealand attitudes and values survey. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 52(4), 365–374. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867417723990

Great link:

https://cmha.ca/the-importance-of-human-connection/

About The Author

Brett Ullman

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, sexuality, pornography, men, dating and media. Brett's seminars engage and challenge attendees to try and connect our ancient faith with our modern culture we live in. Participants are inspired to reflect on what we know, what we believe and how our faith ought to serve as the lens through which we view and engage tough conversations in our society today.

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