Acts of Kindness Reduce Loneliness, Boost Mental Health More Than ‘Wellness Breaks’: Study

Acts of Kindness Reduce Loneliness, Boost Mental Health More Than ‘Wellness Breaks’: Study

Showing kindness to others may be the key to reducing feelings of loneliness and is more beneficial for mental health than taking “wellness breaks,” a new study suggests. Trinity Western University (TWU) psychology professor Yeeun Archer Lee studied more than 200 participants, randomly assigning them to either perform acts of kindness each day for two weeks or to take daily wellness breaks involving acts of self-care. Lee said the results show t…

Trinity Western University - TWU psychology researcher finds that small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact in reducing loneliness

In a society where loneliness is experienced by many, can small habits make a difference in helping people feel more connected?Psychology professor and researcher Dr. Yeeun Archer Lee wanted to le. . .