SNAP HAPPY!!!

Why photos are good for our mental health???

Dr. Sam Gosling, a professor of Pyshology who speacialisesn in Personal Enviroments says, "Pic are like a fulfilling snack for our feelings".

"When we're missing somebody we're close to, whether they're far away or we're not going to see them until the end of the day, we can look at a photo of them and it gives us a boost. In fact, one study found that people can endure more physical pain when they're looking at pictures of loved ones"

Photography can remind us of happy memories, important events and even our own identities.

The old adage "a picture says a thousand words" is something Gosling could not agree more with. 

"Photos really are a tremendously efficient way of conveying information to ourselvels and others. They hold incredible meaning and are very comforting at the same time", he says.

So, the next time you're feeling low and lonely, instead of breaking out a bottle of chardonnay, reach for an old photo album, or log onto your Facebook account.

Photography as a HOBBY?

It'll make you HAPPY!!!