41% of Americans report feeling lonely. Social connection is not just personal—it is shaped by the places we live, the systems around us, and the strength of our communities.
Community environments, policies, and investments can help people feel more connected — and less alone.
I'm excited to share highlights from my recent main stage presentation at the @APA Conference! It was an honor to discuss the power of social connection with such an inspiring and engaged audience.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this possible! #APAConference
For far too long the protective effects of social connection on our physical health and risk for earlier death has been under appreciated. This latest finding is quite remarkable! #socialconnection@fdn4sociconnect@GILC__
Sharing an exciting new resource that I helped build, Roon (https://t.co/HPtEL9nvaA), a free platform helping people navigate dementia through thousands of short-form Q&A videos from 60+ dementia experts, caregivers, and more. Look, share, and let me know what you think!
Are #loneliness and social isolation equal threats to health and well-being? https://t.co/YarQ3QAYR6 social isolation was more predictive of mortality risk & loneliness was a stronger predictor of psychological outcomes.
Strengthening the social fabric of our nation is essential to improving our collective health and well-being, and we can do it—but it will take all of us working together: individuals, community leaders, government, and health workers. https://t.co/fEkzNOB4JZ
I have been keeping a major secret, but thrilled to finally be able to share with the world what I've been working on for the past year! Working with @Surgeon_General on this National Advisory and National Strategy has been an honor. #Connect2Heal https://t.co/uvz43PKCTI
We are excited to continue sharing our Policy Priorities! Our team compiled this short video to give a sneak peak into the focus of our Policy Priorities. You can watch the full video on our blog. We hope you check it out!
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#socialconnection#CESIL
#NASW offers condolences to family, colleagues of Vermont #SocialWorker Leah Rosin-Pritchard, MSW, who was murdered by a client on Monday. We urge Congress reintroduce Safety Bill this year. @Ipsos survey says 84% of public supports social work safety legislation. @NASWVTnews
In our newest blog, read about the @friendshipbench program, an evidence-based solution connecting people at risk for loneliness and mental health issues to counselors + support groups focused on income-generating projects. Learn more here: https://t.co/d1EBfTyvHM
In our newest blog, Katie Wade from @FrontPorchCS reflects this #NationalFriendshipMonth on how friendships improve our lives and highlights the Social Calls program fostering intergenerational, meaningful relationships. Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/Txkg4SMBVv
With the excitement around the upcoming Artemis launch, I want to share a fun piece we wrote for Psychology Today focused on what we can learn from @NASA on dealing with #socialisolation.
Reducing Social Isolation Isn’t Rocket Science, or Is It? https://t.co/kePRh5eoce
"It was not until a few months ago that, for the first time, I listed social isolation as a contributing cause of death.” Read more from Dr. Carla Perissinotto about the importance of documenting social isolation & loneliness on death certificates here: https://t.co/Ptrmfe3m87
One of my favorite hospital rituals was reflecting on poetry with my team. An excerpt:
“What is it to work with love? It is to weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart…It is to charge all things you fashion with a breath of your own spirit…Work is love made visible.”
In this blog, learn about the @NationalCouncil and their @MHFirstAidUSA awareness and education training program, including their 5-step Action Plan to support individuals who may be experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Read here: https://t.co/r5SbSD8zqF
This August, we are supporting the @_MealsOnWheels#RespectYourElders campaign to reduce loneliness among seniors. Want to join us? Check out these 10 acts of kindness you can do to brighten a senior's day here: https://t.co/jan9OIuI2g