Social Wellness Month, celebrated in July, promotes the importance of fostering healthy relationships and social connections to enhance overall well-being. The Surgeon General's advisory on social connection is a valuable resource for this observance, highlighting the critical health impacts of social disconnection and offering actionable strategies for individuals and communities to build stronger social ties, making it an ideal starting point for raising awareness during Social Wellness Month.
For more details, you can read the full advisory here.
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