Home away from home: creating and maintaining meaningful social connections

Published: Dec. 21, 2021, 5 a.m.

Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off.\n\nShow notes:\nTo find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/\nMake sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy.\n\nTo find out more information on the topics discussed in today\u2019s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:\n\nYoung people coping with coronavirus: interim report: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/young-people-coping-with-coronavirus\n\n\nTen go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people\n\n\nVicHealth Coronavirus Victorian Wellbeing Impact Study: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/coronavirus-victorian-wellbeing-impact-study