Connecting with others can help you feel a sense of belonging, which is important for your mental and emotional well-being. Here are some facts about connecting and helping others:

• Helping others can feel good

  Some evidence suggests that helping others can cause brain changes that are linked to happiness.
• Helping others can help you keep things in perspective

  Being aware of your own acts of kindness and the things you are grateful for can increase feelings of happiness, optimism, and satisfaction.
• Connecting with others can help you make new friends

  Face-to-face activities such as volunteering at a food bank can help reduce loneliness and isolation.