Psychologists say that speaking to people you encounter throughout the day can help stave off loneliness. "Weak ties are so important, and yet, it feels like we underestimate them," she said. Effect of small interactions adds upSuch interactions can help people compensate for some of the deeper connections they've lost in the pandemic, Sandstorm said. Even casual connections with people can help foster a sense of belonging and community, psychologists say. Community ties help — even at a distanceAs jurisdictions around the world move to tighten restrictions in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, these weak ties that we previously took for granted are threatened.

Source: CBC News December 27, 2020 09:00 UTC