What is social wellness, and what is its impact? The importance of social wellness and how to improve it by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Jul 20, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships When it comes to the topic of health, physical health tends to be the focus. However, your mental and social health are just as important to your overall health and livelihood, and are even tied to your physical health. Social wellness is a term used to describe the quality level…
Are introverts thriving during quarantine? Not necessarily—and here’s why by Beth Ellwood | Dec 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health Topics, Personality Since the spring of 2020, the way we socialize has been turned on its head. Social distancing has drastically cut down our interactions with each other, and there has been great discussion about how the pandemic may be affecting our mental health. But there’s one group of people no one…
Become a More Social Person: Tips and Benefits by Taylor Bennett | Jan 18, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement There’s nothing wrong with being introverted—in fact, spending time alone and learning to embrace your solitude can be incredible beneficial. Doing so allows you to recharge, cater to your individual needs, and focus on your wellbeing. However, it’s also important to break out of your cocoon and spend time with…
Yes, It’s Possible to Be Both Extroverted and Introverted by Jon Negroni | Jan 20, 2014 | Mental Health Topics, Personality When we think of introversion and extraversion, we pit the concepts against each other, categorizing individuals as being one or the other. And yet more and more people will vehemently shout that they are “a little of both” or within some kind of gray area. If the two concepts are so dissimilar, then why do so many people feel this way?