While we all know that humans are social creatures, you may be surprised to find that this is not merely a need—it’s biologically hardwired into us. Moments of connection with others not only affect how you feel, but they also affect how you heal.
Join Dr. Sarah Pressman of the University of California, Irvine for a closer look at just how important social connection and community are to your health, both physical and mental, in Social Connection and Your Health. Loneliness certainly has adverse effects on your emotional state, but you may be surprised to find just how much it also impacts your immune system, stress response, and ability to recover from illness or injury. As you will discover, relationships aren’t just nice to have; they’re not a luxury, or something extra you get to after taking care of your “real” health—they are your health.
Pilot Lecture: Social Connection and Your Health
Explore one of the most powerful—and most underestimated—factors that influence your health and wellbeing: your connection to other people.
01: Social Connection and Your Health
Humans are biologically wired to connect with other people; we have always depended on each other for protection, caregiving, and cooperation—in other words, for survival. Join Dr. Sarah Pressman of the University of California, Irvine to explore the crucial impact of relationships and interpersonal connection on your health and overall wellbeing.
36 min
Overview Course No. 90191
