“Small Talk Can Improve Health”

0
102

Scientific American reports on a March 25 article in  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that finds that even superficial contact with people improves health. “There’s ample evidence that loneliness relates to well-being and other health outcomes besides death,” says the study’s author, “But our study suggests a broader view of beneficial social relationships. They’re not simply to do with close emotional relationships.”

Article →

 

Support MIA

MIA relies on the support of its readers to exist. Please consider a donation to help us provide news, essays, podcasts and continuing education courses that explore alternatives to the current paradigm of psychiatric care. Your tax-deductible donation will help build a community devoted to creating such change.

$
Select Payment Method
Personal Info

Credit Card Info
This is a secure SSL encrypted payment.

Billing Details

Donation Total: $20 One Time

LEAVE A REPLY