Social and community participation

Research shows that connecting with social and community activities can help you feel more included, build your social skills, and improve your social and emotional wellbeing.

Social and community activities can mean different things for different people and may include:

visiting your friends and family
going out to the movies or to a concert
going places for fun, like shopping or visiting a museum
active hobbies, like bike riding , dancing or walking
playing sport, like tennis or basketball
learning new skills like art classes, cooking photography.