Living Positively
Volunteering: The difference it makes to your mental health - Dr Edward Hoffman
Research shows its health benefits across different life stages
Are you involved in a volunteering activity? If not, it might be a good idea to start now.
Research increasingly points to its benefits for personal wellbeing. It’s no accident that science journalists are touting this impact with article titles such as “To feel good, do good.” The link between wellbeing and volunteering is substantial, beginning from adolescence and continuing all the way into old age. Under the banner of positive youth development, studies show the positive effects of volunteering on teens. It translates to a lower likelihood of pregnancy or drug use, and positive academic, psychological, and occupational outcomes than non-volunteering peers.
SourceCourtesy https://www.whiteswanfoundation.org/understanding-mental-health/experts-speak-details/volunteering-the-difference-it-makes-to-your-mental-health/
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