The document discusses social wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of belonging, social inclusion, and connecting with others. It covers topics such as the benefits of volunteering, the impact of nature, and the effects of loneliness, providing insights and strategies to enhance social connections and relationships. Various articles and resources are referenced to support the information presented.

1. Social Wellbeing

2. Social wellbeing is the development of a
sense of belonging and social inclusion
that allows us to coexist with each other
in peaceful communities.
• Defining passion
• Pursuing passion
• Doing good for others
• Effects of volunteering on body and mind
• Importance of social ties
• Strengthening relationships
• Relationship effects on social wellbeing
• Building social connections
• The impact of nature
• Loneliness
• Oxytocin for social connection
• Did you know facts
• Power stat
• Example of how to achieve social wellbeing
• The effects of loneliness on the body
This section is full of information and
ideas to help you increase/strengthen
your connections to others and your
community.
Infographic topics:
Articles include:
Overview: Social Wellbeing

3. *CDC-Center for Disease Control
Social Wellbeing Habit

4. Social Wellbeing

6. Building Your Wellness Strategy Plan

7. Social Wellbeing Articles

8. Source: Healthy Life. The Social Benefits of Exercise. Retrieved from: https://www.simplysupplements.co.uk/healthylife/fitness-tips/the-social-benefits-of-exercise
Gaining Social Benefits from Exercise

9. Source: Britton, K. (2011, July 22). What About Passion? Retrieved from https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/kathryn-britton/2011072218629
Defining Passion

10. Source: Doing Good Does You Good: A pocket guide to helping others. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/doing-good-does-you-good
Doing Good for Others

11. Source: Watson, S. (2015, October 29). Harvard Health Blog: Volunteering may be good for body and mind. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/volunteering-may-be-good-for-body-and-
mind-201306266428.
Corliss, J. (2016, June 3). Harvard Health Blog: The many ways volunteering is good for your heart. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/many-ways-volunteering-good-heart-201606039726
Effects of Volunteering on Body and Mind

12. Source: Umberson, D., Montez, J. (2011, August 4). Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy. Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3150158/
The Importance of Social Ties

13. Source: Sreenivasan, S., Weinberger, L. (2016, Demvember 14). Why We Need Each Other. Retrieved from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-nourishment/201612/why-we-need-each-other
Loneliness: Effects on Wellbeing

14. Source: Green, K., Keltner, D. (2017, March 1). What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature. Retrieved from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_happens_when_we_reconnect_with_nature
Nature’s Impact on Social Wellbeing

15. Source: Moore, S. (2016, February 9). 3 Surprising Benefits of Pursuing Your Passions Outside of Work. Retrieved from: https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/health/surprising-benefits-
pursuing-your-passions-outside-work/pWjVu9dknNPkpIHlFiW8IJ/
Pursuing Your Passion Outside of Work

16. Source: Tan, K., Tay, L. (2019) Noba textbook series: Psychology. Relationships and Well-being. Retrieved from https://nobaproject.com/modules/relationships-and-well-being
Relationships and Social Wellbeing

17. Source: Connect with Others: How Connections Help. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/connect-others
Social Connections

18. Source: Mental Health America. Connect with Others. Retrieved from: https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/connect-others; Ohlin, B. (2017, August 8). 7 Ways to Improve Communication in
Relationships [web log post]. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/
Strengthening Relationships

19. Social Wellbeing Infographics

20. Sources: The Science of Happiness, Happify. Retrieved: https://my.happify.com/hd/science-of-happiness-infographic/?et=62437d73-e977-4d8e-ab66-8a2ef73819bd
Social Wellbeing