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Looking after your mental health and how to find social connections

Women's Health Week Series

Social connection is an important part of our wellbeing. The relationships we build with friends, family, colleagues and our wider community can provide a sense of belonging, support and connection through different stages of life.

As part of Women’s Health Week, we’re exploring practical ways to look after your mental health, strengthen social connections and support your emotional wellbeing.

Explore the resources below from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health to learn more:

  • Hear from Clinical Psychologist Luke Martin and other health experts as they share practical advice for looking after your mental health, building social connections and finding opportunities to connect with others in this video.

  • This simple presentation teaches us about the different types of feelings, how they can impact our life and what can help when you feel bad

  • Meaningful relationships can keep us happy and healthy. Dr Tessa King, Women’s Health GP at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, discusses how to stay connected and care for your emotional health as you age – and when to have a mental health check-in with your doctor in this podcast.

  • This Easy Read fact sheet is about anxiety. It explains what anxiety is, the symptoms and causes, what you can do and when to see your doctor.

  • Learn more about the importance of maintaining meaningful relationships in this related resource available on My Wellbeing.

As humans, we are social creatures, and meaningful connection is an important part of our health and wellbeing. When we feel disconnected, lonely or isolated, it can affect both our emotional and physical health.

Making time to reach out to friends and family, creates and opportunity for everyday social interaction can help us feel connected, supported and part of communities around us.

Information and resources adapted from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.