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5 Ways to Support Patients Who are Isolated or Lonely
In a world where isolation and loneliness have become increasingly prevalent, caregivers and healthcare providers play a crucial role in supporting patients with chronic conditions.
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How’s Your Social Health?
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of human connection for our well-being. Research has consistently shown that close relationships contribute to our immunity, mental health, and overall longevity.
READ THE ARTICLE | Psychology Today
Lessons from COVID-19: Improving Social Health to Build Community Resilience
This article recommends ways to improve social health proactively and preventively so that communities are better prepared for climate change.
READ THE ARTICLE | ASA Generations
An Epidemic of Loneliness, Worsened by Covid
Readers discuss social isolation as a serious public health issue.
READ THE ARTICLE | New York Times
Volunteering: A Solution for Loneliness
Loneliness is a widespread problem with serious health implications, affecting a significant portion of the population. By actively participating in volunteer opportunities, individuals can contribute to building a culture of social health, one interaction at a time.
READ THE ARTICLE | Scientific American
In The Midst Of The Pandemic, Loneliness Has Leveled Out
People have recognized the importance of relationships, leading to increased social and emotional support. Technology and acts of kindness have played a vital role in maintaining connections.
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Mobilizing Social Support in Healthcare: A Guide for Providers
Caring for patients is a team effort. This article emphasizes the importance of social support in healthcare and its impact on patient outcomes. It highlights that human connection can improve physical and mental well-being, enhance treatment adherence, and even extend patient longevity.
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The Growing Social Wellness Landscape
People crave connection. So startups are designing for it. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of social connection, leading to an increase in startups focusing on social wellness. These startups aim to reduce loneliness, build communities, and facilitate meaningful connections.
READ THE ARTICLE | Medium
The Link Between Loneliness & Medication Adherence
Loneliness can impact medication adherence among patients with chronic conditions. Research suggests that a lack of support and social connection may contribute to non-adherence.
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5 Major Myths About Loneliness
Discover the truth about loneliness. In this article, Kasley debunks five myths, including the difference between loneliness and social isolation, the impact on health, and its relevance for all age groups.
READ THE ARTICLE | Psychology Today
How to Strengthen Your Social Muscles
Social health, an essential yet often overlooked dimension of well-being, can be improved through simple habits. Research reveals five evidence-based ways to strengthen your social muscles and cultivate healthy connection habits
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Legislation Can't Solve Loneliness, But It Can Help
Legislation aims to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults by allocating $250 million in funding. While this is a step in the right direction, the proposed bill exclusively focuses on older adults, overlooking the loneliness experienced by younger generations.
READ THE ARTICLE | Health Affairs
Preventing Caregiver Burnout through Social Support
The article emphasizes the importance of social support for caregivers to prevent burnout. It highlights that caregivers are not alone in feeling isolated and that social support can enhance their well-being.
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The Power of Human Connection on the Patient Journey
When it comes to chronic conditions, healthcare plans often focus on physical and mental health aspects, but the importance of social health is often overlooked. Incorporating social health into care plans can lead to improved overall well-being.
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The Power of One Meaningful Connection Per Day
Listen to the conversation between Andy Proctor, a happiness activist, and Kasley Killam, MPH, an expert in social health and human connection. Together, they discuss ways to make your life more happy with science backed strategies and the impact of friendship on our health.
HEAR IT HERE | More Happy Life Podcast
What to Do About Loneliness? Ways to Connect for Happiness and Health
Social connection is important for everyone, not just people who are isolated or lonely. We all need to take care of our social well being and ensure that we are connected in our relationships and in our communities.
HEAR IT HERE | At Home, On Air Podcast
Exploring the Third Dimension to Our Well-Being: Social Health
More than one-third of Americans over the age of 45 report feeling lonely, with prevalence especially high among those under 25 and over 65 years old. Kasley Killam, talks about the need to go beyond our traditional thinking that physical and mental health are all that matter.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE | Voice America - 45 Forward Radio Show
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Connected Conversations with the
Genwell Project
Watch the Facebook Live conversation on why staying connected is critical to our health and happiness.
WATCH IT HERE | The GenWell Project Facebook Live
Fighting Social Isolation and Loneliness
Watch the Innovation Series conversation on what we can do to combat loneliness and isolation in our communities.
Goodbye Loneliness, Hello Social Health
Watch as Kasley shares her perspective on social health, explains the problem that we are facing with isolation and loneliness, and provides solutions for healthier relationships.
WATCH IT HERE | Lightning Talk presentation Harvard Alumni Week
The Future of Health is Social
Kasley’s presentation highlights that the crisis based approach to our health is outdated and every step we can take to shift our focus to prevention can reduce the pressure on the healthcare system, improve life satisfaction and the well-being of people.
WATCH IT HERE | The GenWell Project
