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From Loneliness to Social Connection: Lessons from research and a ...

The findings from this study revealed that among initially healthy people followed over time, loneliness was associated with a 26% increase in ...

Loneliness and Social Connections - Our World in Data

Research shows that social connections are important for our well-being. Having support from family and friends is important for our happiness and health.

Loneliness and Social Isolation — Tips for Staying Connected

Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline.

From Loneliness to Social Connection: Lessons from Research and ...

Dr. Holt-Lunstad's research has been seminal in the recognition of social isolation and loneliness as risk factors for early mortality.

Loneliness and Social Isolation - HelpGuide.org

Feeling lonely? No matter how alone or socially isolated you are, there are ways to connect with others and build strong, satisfying relationships.

Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness - CDC

Graphic showing that about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are lonely, and about. Lack of social connection is common. Social isolation is when a ...

Social Isolation and Loneliness - World Health Organization (WHO)

High-quality social connections are essential to our mental and physical health and our well-being. Social isolation and loneliness are important, ...

Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - HHS.gov

The Six Pillars to Advance Social Connection. 47. Pillar 1: Strengthen Social Infrastructure in Local Communities. 48. Pillar 2: Enact Pro-Connection Public ...

Linking social connectedness to loneliness: The mediating role of ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among social connectedness, loneliness, and subjective happiness.

Loneliness and social isolation: What to know and how to help ...

How to promote social connection ... There are plenty of ways to improve social connectedness. According to the CDC, small acts can make a big difference. We can ...

NIH OBSSR Director's Webinar: From Loneliness to Social Connection

Read The Science of Social Connection Director's Voice Blog to learn more about the impact of social isolation and loneliness on health and how behavioral and ...

Strong social connections can lessen loneliness - VA News

Appears In · Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, about 50% of adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. · Lacking social connection can ...

Loneliness and social connection

Loneliness is directly linked to health, life and work satisfaction outcomes. Learn strategies for addressing loneliness and building social connections.

How Can Social Connection Reduce Loneliness? (for Teens)

Social connection means feelings of closeness, bonding, and belonging. Increasing social connection can help reduce loneliness. Find out how..

Julianne Holt-Lunstad probes loneliness, social connections

APA member and social-connectedness expert Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD, warns that the problem goes much deeper and that substantial evidence of it predates the ...

Connection is key in ending loneliness and social isolation

Loneliness is the distressing feeling of being alone or separated. It includes feeling a lack of connection to other people, along with a desire for more, or ...

Social Connection | HHS.gov

Among older adults, chronic loneliness and social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia by approximately 50%.1. 1 Lazzari & ...

Feeling lonely? How to foster social connection during hard times

Loneliness occurs when we are dissatisfied with our levels of connection to others, ultimately leading to a perceived sense of social isolation.

WHO Commission on Social Connection

Current global estimates suggest that 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation and between 5 and 15 per cent of adolescents experience loneliness. Rates ...

Loneliness and Social Connection - Here to Help BC

Loneliness and Social Connection ... Loneliness is the sense of feeling alone. While some people who are lonely are physically separated from others, we can be ...