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Social Isolation's Health Implications


Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness - CDC

Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the US, posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health.

What doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health

Loneliness “can have serious mental and physical complications that worsen if ignored.” She added that, “social isolation and loneliness lead to ...

Health Impacts of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Morbidity and ...

This chapter focuses on the evidence base for the impact of social isolation and loneliness on a wide range of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions

Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks

Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: high blood pressure, heart ...

The risks of social isolation - American Psychological Association

Evidence links perceived loneliness and social isolation with depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, ...

Social Isolation and Loneliness - World Health Organization (WHO)

A large body of research shows that social isolation and loneliness have a serious impact on physical and mental health, quality of life, and longevity. The ...

What doctors wish patients knew about social isolation

“It is important to recognize that social isolation does impact physical and mental health,” Dr. Hollmann said. “In the surgeon general's report ...

Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - HHS.gov

The health and societal impacts of social isolation and loneliness are a critical ... social connection and its associated risks and protection for health.

Understanding the Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health

Social isolation has been linked to heightened risks of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline.

Social Isolation and Mental Health - WebMD

Impact of Social Isolation on Your Mental Health · Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts · Less restful sleep · ‌Decreased ability to regulate ...

My loneliness is killing me: the devastating health effects of social ...

My loneliness is killing me: the devastating health effects of social isolation. by Melody Redman. If loneliness can be a risk to health ...

The effects of social isolation stress and discrimination on mental ...

Social isolation is a growing public health issue associated with poor physical as well as mental health outcomes including increased morbidity ...

The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health - Verywell Mind

The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health · Increased alcohol and substance use · Poorer physical health · Increased risk for depression ...

Effects of social isolation, loneliness and frailty on health outcomes ...

Frailty is linked to loneliness rather than to social isolation. Evidence supports that frailty is a strong predictor of poor health outcomes.

The hurt of loneliness and social isolation | Nature Mental Health

Loneliness and social isolation are associated with a range of serious negative physical and mental health consequences and can affect people across the ...

Social isolation and loneliness - Mental health - AIHW

Social isolation has been linked to mental illness, emotional distress, suicide, the development of dementia, premature death and poor health ...

The impacts of social isolation, loneliness on your health - YouTube

The holiday season, billed as the happiest time of the year, can be lonely, especially for those without close family and friends. Social ...

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population.

Are loneliness and social isolation equal threats to health and well ...

Social isolation showed a slightly larger effect size than loneliness for all-cause mortality, and both loneliness and social isolation were associated with a ...

Potential Public Health Relevance of Social Isolation and Loneliness

To estimate the influence social connection may have on longevity, or the extent to which social disconnection contributes to risks of premature ...