Strong social connections and community support are essential for your mental health and wellbeing. Connecting to other humans is written in our DNA - primary instinct. Effective community - friends, neighbours, family, peers can provide support, encouragement, love and a sense of belonging that can help reduce stress and anxiety.

To build a good community: engage in local activities, say hi to your neighbours, engage in networking opportunities. Foster your friendships so they are meaningful to you.

Most importantly identify your own needs - so that you can better work out what resources work best for you.