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Why social connection matters to your health
UniSC News, Vol.9 October 2025
University of the Sunshine Coast
2025
Abstract
It might sound like a contradiction, but if you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone.
One in four Australians experience persistent loneliness, indicating that its associated impact on happiness is something many of us can relate to.
Considering this prevalence of loneliness, and its known links to emotional distress, it’s apt that the focus of this year’s World Mental Health Day in Australia encourages social connection.
When we’re socially connected our mental health is better for it, but the benefits extend beyond this to brain health and surprising aspects of physical health.
The good news is that health benefits can be realised across the lifespan, so it’s never too late to build a more connected life.
Details
- Title
- Why social connection matters to your health
- Authors
- Christina Driver - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteThomas Pace - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson InstituteKali Gray - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
- Publication details
- UniSC News, Vol.9 October 2025
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2025
- Organisation Unit
- Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991183645202621
- Output Type
- Blog
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