WASHINGTON -- Most of us have friends, Family members or colleagues we talk to on a daily basis, but how many of those people in our lives do we feel close to? Strong connectedness—the level of ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts individuals, families, communities and society at large. The issue is also tied to what the U.S. Surgeon ...

Connectedness, or how people successfully connect to their core being and then come together with others despite myriad internal and external challenges, was always important. Now more than ever — ...

Two new studies drive home the win-win created when children and adults feel more connected with nature. The first study, "Connectedness to Nature: Its Impact on Sustainable Behaviors and Happiness in ...

Social connectedness, social support, and social integration are associated with positive health outcomes for women with disabilities. In general, social connectedness is an important aspect of social ...

Environmentalist Rachel Carson wrote: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” It’s well-established that contact with nature ...