Background: This sco** review analyzed research about how music activities may affect
participants' health and well-being. Primary outcomes were measures of health (including …

Considerable evidence now exists that people can draw on social groups in order to
maintain and enhance health and well‐being. We review this evidence and suggest that …

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020 Why do people who are more socially
connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated? Why are …

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on a recovery model within alcohol and
drug policy and practice. This has occurred concurrently with the emergence of community …

There is growing recognition that identification with social groups can protect and enhance
health and well-being, thereby constituting a kind of “social cure.” The present research …

A growing body of research suggests that a lack of social connectedness is strongly related
to current depression and increases vulnerability to future depression. However, few studies …

There exists a predominant identity loss and “redemption” narrative in the addiction literature
describing how individuals move from a “substance user” identity to a “recovery” identity …

Background A growing body of research has found that participating in choir singing can
increase positive emotions, reduce anxiety and enhance social bonding. Consequently …

Social relationships play a key role in depression. This is apparent in its etiology,
symptomatology, and effective treatment. However, there has been little consensus about …

The Covid-19 induced United Kingdom-wide lockdown in 2020 saw choirs face a unique
situation of trying to continue without being able to meet in-person. Live networked …