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Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED



Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

You know it’s important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing key to living a longer and happier life. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)

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33 Comments

  2. @TechnoMetamorphosis on

    Good heart
    It's true
    Unfortunately the word sucks for some and not others
    More or less
    Or just murphy's Law
    ☝🙄 How can we make it better
    Let her mind do the work
    See what good fortune cookie suggests

  11. @khinephuthwe6513 on

    That's very true. Loneliness brought me insomnia and I urgently had to find a bf to cure my stress and anxiety as I was living away from my family and having BF really helped me.

  15. @Algahiem on

    I bet this lady just watched an episode of Stephan Universe and copied the transcript while writing her thesis for this slop.

  16. @delfiquw on

    This talk offers a refreshing perspective on something we often take for granted social health as a fundamental part of our overall well-being. Maya’s story is a powerful illustration that even when our physical and mental health seem to be in good shape, something can still feel missing if we lack meaningful connection. As health professionals, we frequently witness how loneliness and social isolation quietly diminish people’s quality of life. Nurturing our relationships isn’t just a bonus, it’s a critical component of public health. The 5-3-1 framework stands out as a thoughtful, actionable approach. It’s time for social health to be recognized as essential in any conversation about lasting wellness.

  22. @MatthewPiatetsky on

    How can you apply your recommendations if you have physical damage to your voice making it difficult and painful to speak for extended periods of time – speaking an entire hour every day on top of the minimum required of me from work feels quite a lot

  23. @muhfaturrah4132 on

    this video makes me realize about what i need in my life currently, because i just spent my wholeday at home to focus on my lesson, and sometimes i feel something that i get lost, therefore i get tired or bored easily. thank you ms. kasley

  26. @ChristopherHansonJr on

    To anyone who's suffering depression, anxiety, insomnia and other mental health problems, you are not alone. I feel you. You are so brave. You are doing so well. I'm proud of you. I'm sending you a virtual hug ❤ what helped me get out of that dark spiral was journaling and mindfulness from Shift Your Mind by Alexander Brooks. The anxiety that used to control my whole day barely shows up now!

  27. @motivational_speech_94 on

    Anxiety had me living in constant fear, always anticipating something negative. I didn't fully realize its impact until I started mindfulness exercises. My friend recommended a book called Shift Your Mind by Alexander Brooks. Those mindfulness meditation excersises helped me so much with my anxiety! I finally feel calm again. Like my whole nervous system finally slowed down. Hope you have a great day ❤

  28. @dnyanudukare8211 on

    To anyone who's suffering depression, anxiety, insomnia and other mental health problems, you are not alone. I feel you. You are so brave. You are doing so well. I'm proud of you. I'm sending you a virtual hug ❤ For me, it wasn’t therapy or meds that helped the most — it was reconnecting with myself. I started using the exercises in Shift Your Mind by Alexander Brooks, and it made me feel human again. The anxiety that used to control my whole day barely shows up now! 🙏❤

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