Simon Leow: The Impact of Positive Interpersonal Relationships on Mental Health | Doing Well #87

About this episode

The episode explores the essential role of positive interpersonal relationships on mental health with guest Simon Leow.

Positive, supportive relationships are often viewed as a nice-to-have, when in reality, they are essential for our mental health and overall well-being. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews happiness consultant Simon Leow to find out more about how our relationships shape our minds and lives. Based in Singapore, Simon Leow is the co-founder of Happiness Initiative, a social enterprise dedicated to promoting happiness and well-being in the region. Fascinated with the science of well-being, Simon Leow believes that well-being skills can be made accessible to everyone. At Happiness Initiative, Simon Leow oversees the research and development department, where he adopts a data-driven approach to building a culture of well-being in organizations and communities. In addition, Simon Leow holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Simon Leow debunks some common misconceptions about well-being, and sheds light on what makes for a positive interpersonal relationship. Additionally, Simon Leow highlights key predictors and signs of a positive relationship, and offers…

People in this episode

Host: Lu Ngo

Guest: Simon Leow

Topics covered

• positive relationships
• mental health
• well-being
• happiness
• interpersonal relationships

Keywords

• mental health
• positive relationships
• well-being
• happiness
• interpersonal relationships
• science of well-being
• cultivating relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Happiness Initiative, University of Pennsylvania

Places: Singapore

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