Loneliness is widespread amongst men in Canada, as men have been shown to have greater difficulty reaching out and maintaining friendships than women. This is largely due to societal pressures on men being perceived as “unmanly” for reaching out. Read on to find out how gratitude practices can have positive effects in combatting loneliness!

For the month of November, Third Space Students is once again partnering with the UBCO Nursing Students on the Gratitude Project. This month we are bringing awareness to men’s mental health and the importance practicing gratitude can have!

Human individuality is something to be celebrated. However it remains undeniable that we are all united in the desire to be happy. While we may search for happiness in material objects or concrete objectives, Positive Psychology has found these efforts to be ineffective.