Depressed: try kindness

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Extract from the article: Selon « The Journal of Positive Psychology », les personnes souffrant d’anxiété ou de symptômes dépressifs peuvent voir leur état s’améliorer en réalisant de bonnes actions. Le lien social est en effet

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According to « The Journal of Positive Psychology », people suffering from anxiety or depressive symptoms can improve their condition by doing good deeds. Social connection is one of the ingredients of well-being. According to researchers at Ohio State University, acts of kindness have consistently shown more benefit in making people feel more connected to others, which is an important component of well-being. Just being around others is not enough. The 'altruistic' component is paramount.

Jean ELI