Even earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic, half of the U.S. grownup inhabitants reported feeling lonely.
Loneliness impacts our psychological, bodily, and societal well being. It may possibly even contribute to untimely dying.
It’s such a priority that U.S. Surgeon Normal Vivek Murthy, MD, not too long ago released an advisory calling consideration to the disaster of loneliness, isolation and lack of connection.
“We’ve been conscious that loneliness is a public well being downside, it’s not one thing new. Nonetheless, research present that it’s getting worse submit pandemic,” particulars. Asha Shajahan, MD, Corewell Well being household medication. “Many suppose that loneliness and social isolation are issues just for the aged, however new research are displaying a huge impact on these beneath the age of 29, and our digital lives are massive contributors.”
Pay attention beneath to listen to how one can spot warning indicators of loneliness:
This podcast was initially recorded in Might 2018.
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