It Keeps Depression At Bay
Staying social alleviates symptoms of depression, even when people don’t want to be social. Research in The Journal of Counseling Psychology found that people with depressive symptoms felt better overall after socializing. Although depressed people were more likely to view social time as negative, they still felt better after a negative interaction.
In 2012, Dublin researchers found that a short chat with a friend greatly improved the moods of depression patients. According to lead author Dr. Ann Sheridan, participants had fewer symptoms because they felt more confident, reassured, and connected to their community.
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