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Better Together: Addressing Loneliness Through a Holistic Approach to Social Connectedness

Medical research shows that loneliness and social isolation are associated with a wide range of illnesses, including cardiac, neurologic and psychiatric illnesses, as well as poor overall health
outcomes including increased risk of mortality. There is no single intervention which has emerged as a “silver bullet,” but we know that a holistic approach which addresses an individual’s social
well-being is an important way to help positively impact loneliness and social isolation.

Key topics:

How loneliness and social isolation impact overall health and the link with social determinants of health
 

Unique ways different organizations are tackling social isolation, including access to exercise, food and other social services
 

Why partnerships are important in addressing total health of individuals
 

Real examples of what is working at the community level to address social isolation and increase social connectedness