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Sharing – The startling emotional health benefits of serving others

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

We talk about loneliness as a mental health issue often. We complain about the lack of third spaces in society. We complain about how people don’t reach out anymore. What we likely don’t talk enough about is how volunteering to help other people is an antidote to all of that.

Not to mention that the act of serving others carries its own mental health benefits on top of creating more connection and community:

In study after study, service towards others – both strangers and family – shows a measurable impact in boosting well-being and decreasing depression in a sustainable way.

https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/09/21/service-boosting-mood/

It seems that there are some solutions to our current loneliness epidemic sitting right in front of us. It starts with taking the initiative to help others.

What’s one way you would recommend to others to get involved in serving others?

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