Smiling from behind a mask important for community connection

The year 2020came with a lot of challenges, one being connecting with others. A simple smile became difficult to give since most people only saw others outside their household when they were behind a mask. A campaign called “Connect with a Smile” encouraged people throughout the region to turn that frown upside down, even while wearing a mask, to spread hope. Representatives of Creative Health Services explained why continuing to smile with a mask and making eye contact was important for social, emotional and mental health reasons. Read the full story at https://bit.ly/32BrshO.