24/07/2026
Well-being and the importance of touch
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“Gothard has since speculated that touch interventions may represent a new solution for a range of mental health conditions, from anxiety to PTSD.”
“There have been studies showing that physical touch from nurses has been linked to patients’ improved sleep, lower blood pressure and lower levels of pain,” says Thomas.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/touch-deprivation-health-wellbeing?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a6205b6736e580001e77bc9&fbclid=IwdGRjcATP7PhwZG9mBWZkaWQWULIC__Yra6hhnMED7vTWsn5hoD6VOGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4G7tuOt9fNBer6PQUkkbhrVsqryc4-sQ0DrCljVU9NyO6VuEHpfmzNw-nqFw_aem_48S0x_rMPbVmRbK1wzUt4Q
Physical contact is vital for our wellbeing. New research is revealing why
