This is the first part of a ‘common sense’ series on mental health and well-being for the architect focusing on “connection and community” as important factors to growth and development. (Disclaimer: I am not a therapist. I have 35 years of working experience in architecture education and practice)Talk Architecture 2023, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob.  Photo credit: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob; 'Fatigued Architect', 2023Support the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to’ explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!