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An upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research

  • Written by Liza M. Hinchey, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, Wayne State University
imageStrengthening relationships strengthens communities, which influences societies.Charles Gullung/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any of us ever really make a meaningful difference in the face of so much devastation?

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