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Read Kasley’s articles to glean scientific insights and practical wisdom.
Start here with writing that’s hot off the press.
Shifting the Focus From Loneliness to Social Health
“It’s time to shift the strategy from reactively responding to loneliness to proactively promoting social health… Targeted efforts that help the subset of people who are truly suffering from chronic loneliness must be complemented with broader initiatives that advance social health for all.”
—Kasley Killam, MPH
What is Social Health? The Little-Known Idea That Could Make All the Difference
“You can’t be fully healthy if you don’t have a name to write down as your emergency contact. If you don’t see family except for a few hours over the holidays. If you lack close friends to share experiences with. Or if you don’t have enough alone time to reconnect with yourself.”
—Kasley Killam, MPH
The Mental Health Industry is Booming. Next Up? Social Health Innovation
“Today, the mental health industry is booming… We are about to see a similar influx with social health, as awareness grows that health is not only physical and mental but also social… Following the rise of the mental health industry, social health is the next frontier for entrepreneurs and innovators.”
—Kasley Killam, MPH
Dive deeper with Kasley’s articles on human connection and loneliness.
This 108-Day Experiment I Did in College Made My Life Better in Just About Every Way | CNBC
Why Work Should Make You Less Lonely | FastCompany
4 Ways to Optimize Your Social Health | Psychology Today
The Mental Health Industry is Booming. Next Up? Social Health Innovation | Fortune
What is Social Health? The Little-Known Idea That Could Make All the Difference | The Guardian
Shifting the Focus from Loneliness to Social Health | STAT News
What is Social Health? | Psychology Today
The Surprising Way to Boost Your Immunity This Winter | Psychology Today
For the Elderly, Lonely Deaths in a Hurricane | New York Times
Improving Social Health Locally, One Connection at a Time | Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness Blog
Social Capital & Community Design | Making Healthy Places Textbook: 2nd Edition
Lessons from COVID-19: Improving Social Health to Build Community Resilience | American Society on Aging
Did People Get Lonelier During the Pandemic? | Psychology Today
5 Ways to Support Patients Who Are Isolated or Lonely | Hero Health Blog
Creating the Conditions for Social Well-Being | Social Health Labs & the Foundation for Social Connection
2022 - 2024
2021
Mobilizing Social Support in Healthcare: A Guide for Providers | CaringBridge Blog
Preventing Caregiver Burnout through Social Support | Hero Health Blog
Legislation Can't Solve Loneliness, But It Can Help | Health Affairs
How to Strengthen Your Social Muscles | Psychology Today (featured as a “Best of 2022” article by Pocket)
Alone Together: Loneliness Research & Social Health Innovation in Lockdown & Beyond | UCL Open Environment
The Power of Human Connection on the Patient Journey | Hero Health Blog
The Link Between Loneliness & Medication Adherence | Hero Health Blog
5 Ways to Create a Culture of Connection for Remote Workers | Psychology Today
Make Social Health Your Theme for 2021 | Psychology Today
An Epidemic of Loneliness, Worsened by Covid | New York Times
2020
Applying the Social-Ecological Model of Health to Loneliness | Medium
Social Connection Trends & Opportunities | Building H Blog
7 Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone | Psychology Today
Justin Bieber’s New Song “Lonely” Is the Anthem We Need | Psychology Today
Finding Purpose in the Pandemic | Harvard Public Health Magazine
In the Midst of the Pandemic, Loneliness Has Leveled Out | Scientific American
5 Major Myths About Loneliness | Psychology Today
The Growing Social Wellness Landscape | Medium
Isolation Starves Your Brain | Psychology Today
How’s Your Social Health? | Psychology Today
How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing | Scientific American
2019 and earlier
A Solution for Loneliness: Volunteering | Scientific American (featured as a “Top Hit” by Pocket)
Putting People at the Heart of Health Research | Google Design Blog
Bridging the Intergenerational Divide | SF Global Shapers Blog
5 Ways to Address the Loneliness Epidemic | SF Global Shapers Blog
To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health | Scientific American
The Need for Human Connection in Digital Mental Health Care | Scientific American
How to Find Meaning in Suffering | Scientific American
A Hug a Day Keeps the Doctor Away | Scientific American (used by Khan Academy as an educational tool)
Building Empathy in Healthcare | Greater Good Magazine
Positive Psychological Interventions & Self-Perceptions | Positive Psychological Interventions Textbook
