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description: "Sutter psychologist Dr. Lindsay Cunha explains why social connection is key to well-being during hard times and shares simple ways to reach out and get support."
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# Stay Connected with Others During These Challenging Times

Sutter psychologist Dr. Lindsay Cunha explains why social connection is key to well-being during hard times and shares simple ways to reach out and get support.

January 8, 2021 by Angie Sheets

“These days we’re all experiencing psychological impact from the COVID pandemic,” says psychologist Lindsay Cunha, “and it’s more important than ever to stay connected with others.”

Take a minute and learn more about how social connection is key to your well-being. In this video, Dr. Cunha discusses the need to reach out to others on a daily basis, and how we can connect easier. She also gives ways to quickly receive care if you need help. Watch this “Sutter Minute” to learn more.

## Topics

[Mental health](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/search?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Mental+health%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=articles)

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