be Well: How to build healthy relationships and stay connected

Research has shown good relationships can lower our anxiety and depression, as well as give us higher self-esteem and greater empathy.

News 12 Staff

May 15, 2023, 1:44 PM

Updated 591 days ago

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Building healthy relationships and staying connected can be as simple as a text message. 
We all know relationships have a big impact on our mental health. Research has shown good relationships can lower our anxiety and depression, as well as give us higher self-esteem and greater empathy.
But that’s not the situation for everyone. In fact, many of us are lonely and in crisis.
How can we develop a healthy relationship and keep it going once we have it?
Andrea Miller, founder and CEO of relationship website “YourTango,” talked to the be Well team to explain.