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The Institute of Relational Health

People of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders need social connectedness.

Improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through social connectedness.

The number one predictor of good health is meaningful relationships

People who have adequate social relationships have a 50% greater likelihood of survival than those who don't.
Dr. Holt-Lunstad, J. (2010), Social Relationships and Mortality Risk

Fostering Social Connections for Better Health

What is Relational Health?

Relational Health describes the profound impact of meaningful relationships on your whole person, enhancing physical, emotional, and psychological well-being through meaningful connections and supportive networks.

As we age it is imperative that we have social support from family, friends, and our community.

Is it Important?

The number one predictor of good health is meaningful relationships. Dozens of studies have shown that people with social support from family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.

Life circumstances of individuals and families are ever-changing. It’s essential to provide flexible services and resources to support people and their personal circumstances.

While people are diverse we all need social support and meaningful relationships.

Our Mission

To empower our health by studying how relationships affect our well-being, sharing what we learn, and working with communities to turn these insights into real-world solutions and policies.

Advancing the Impact of Social Connectedness

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