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And our ability to connect with others has huge implications for mental health, too.

Beth Derickson, MSW, LCSW is a mental health therapist and social worker working with Talkspace.

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The key to doing so effectively doesnt necessarily lie with Zoom, but in your personallove language.

Here, therapists affiliated withTalkspaceshare how to maximize your mental health-affirming socialization with your unique love language in mind.

How to connect during the pandemic, according to your love language

1. in your life,Beth Derickson, LCSWhas two pieces of advice.

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Ashley Ertel, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified DBT professional.

Whats great about this particular love language is that it doesnt have to be given or received in person.

Quality time means being intentional about what you are doing during that time, she says.

Its the software of intention, the visual of affection beyond words, she says.

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Everyone wants to feel cared for.

But Meaghan Rice, Psy.D says its certainly not impossible.

Wear your dads faded worn shirt that just might still smell like him.

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Spritz the perfume your best friend loves to wear on your wrists.

Its notphysical touch, but its the next best thing.

But put in the effort and youre guaranteed to feel better.

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Ashley Ertel, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified DBT professional.

Hey, science says so.

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