Research shows that individuals with strong ties to their communities have higher levels of emotional well-being than those with weaker connections

Your neighbour can be a lifesaver, in good times and in bad. Whether shoveling your sidewalk, lending a missing ingredient for that favourite recipe, recommending a new local restaurant or offering a friendly wave to start your day, these small gestures often offer much-needed support.

Research shows that individuals with strong ties to their communities have higher levels of emotional well-being than those with weaker connections. This is true even for adolescents who are less likely to experience depression and anxiety after stressful events when they live in neighbourhoods with high social cohesion.

Social connectedness has also been

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