Connect is...
- Developing close relationships and socialising with friends, family and others, is important for good health and wellbeing.
- Broadening your social networks and range of relationships with others in the wider community, is also important for your wellbeing.
CONNECT flyer - 5 Ways to Wellbeing-A4.pdf
Student leaders, past students, headspace and CMC staff talk Connect and R U OK? Day.
Why Connect
Significant research evidence shows, having other people in our lives matters to our quality of psychological wellbeing at every age. There are two types of social relationships important for us to build and maintain for wellbeing:
Relationships which are strong and deep
These are relationships with people who are close to you, such as family and friends. This type of connection takes time to develop and is not at the acquaintance level. They provide support, enjoyment, encouragement and meaning.
Broad Relationships
Which may be more superficial (but important) with others in your community and the wider world. These relationships provide a sense of familiarity, connectedness, self worth / position in community.
Benefits of Developing Relationships
Human beings are ‘social animals’. Our relationships with others contribute to feeling good, so it’s important to socially connect with others where we can. Developing healthy social relationships can increase our feelings of happiness, security, belonging and self-worth. Creating bonds with family and friends allows us to feel secure.
Sharing positive experiences give us a chance to help and support others, which can be personally rewarding. It also gives us a chance to receive emotional support from others.
Wellbeing can be passed on through relationships. Spending time with positive people can improve your own psychological wellbeing.
Survey results have shown that social participation is the most significant difference you can make towards high levels of wellbeing today!