INSPIRATION FOR KINDNESS & VOLUNTEERING
Saying hello or helping someone in need goes a long way.
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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
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
READ THE ARTICLE | Psychology Today
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Addressing Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
In this helpful episode, Kasley Killam, a social scientist by training, a strategist by practice, and a community connector at heart, offers advice for preserving your mental health while avoiding physical proximity both in the here and now and in the future.
HEAR IT HERE | Someone to Tell it To 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
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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
Watch the conversation that aired on NBC across the US.
“Being alone doesn’t necessarily mean that you are lonely. Your relationship with yourself is the foundation for your relationships with others.”
-Kasley Killam
WATCH THE INTERVIEW | NBC LX News
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Kasley’s presentation highlights that the crisis based approach to our health is outdated and every step we can take to shift our focus to prevention can reduce the pressure on the healthcare system, improve life satisfaction and the well-being of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
Social Wellness Over the Holidays
Got the Holiday Blues? For this Self-Care Sunday, join Kasley with Koko AI for a crash course: Social Wellness Over the Holidays.
WATCH IT HERE | Tumblr x Koko
