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All of us at Thriving Sparrow Counseling & Wellness wish you a Happy Independence Day! #thrivingsparrowcounseling #holidays #mentalhealthmattters

Today is National Handshake Day! A handshake is a simple gesture when greeting someone, but it can greatly benefit our mental health. Physical touch and social connection both increase the "love hormone" oxytocin and lower the "stress hormone" cortisol. In addition, physical touch decreases depression, anxiety and stress. So, make an effort to greet folks you interact with in your daily life with a handshake or a hug every chance you can! #thrivingsparrowcounseling #mentalhealthmatters #physicaltouch #healingtouch