Does Your Neighborhood Help or Hinder Your Fight Against Loneliness?

[Hazel]

A welcoming neighborhood can ease loneliness, while an isolating one can worsen mental health struggles. Have you found community in your neighborhood that supports your mental well-being, or do you feel disconnected? What steps have you taken to build connections, like joining local groups or starting small conversations?

 

[Shree]

I have very formal relationships with my neighbors, so they don’t really ease loneliness. But I understand how a close-knit neighborhood can help you feel seen and supported or, if it's unfriendly, it can deepen isolation. It really depends on the vibe.