by Louise Rees | Apr 17, 2023 | Loneliness
A recent study says a mix of weak and strong social ties, known as relational diversity, leads to greater life satisfaction. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Hanne Collins, an author of the study. Listen to the interview here. An article in this week’s...
by Louise Rees | Mar 31, 2023 | Loneliness
A nationwide survey that was conducted in February this year by New Zealand research company Research First shows that too many New Zealanders don’t have the social connections and support that they need. Download the report here.
by Louise Rees | Mar 10, 2023 | Loneliness, Uncategorised
By Anjali Thulkanam, Student, BA in psychology and history, Victoria University of Wellington On the 2nd of March 2020, I started my very first day of university. I was only 18, excited to learn new things, to meet new people, and have new experiences. At least that’s...
by Louise Rees | Mar 2, 2023 | Loneliness, Uncategorised
The recent cyclone and floods, coming on top of three years of Covid, mean that this is a stressful time for many New Zealanders. It’s normal to feel anxious during stressful times, and Anxiety New Zealand advise that, ‘When anxiety starts to impact our...
by Louise Rees | Mar 2, 2023 | Loneliness
This month, Action for Happiness are saying, “Let’s pause, breathe and notice, so we can respond more mindfully.” The Mindful March calendar suggests an activity for each day of the month to help us to do that.
by Louise Rees | Feb 27, 2023 | Loneliness
Let’s Share is the theme for Neighbours Aotearoa this year from 1–31 March 2023. Find out how you can get involved. Neighbours Aotearoa is about connecting with the people around you in your neighbourhood and community. There are so many ways you and your...
