SOCIAL HEALTH IN GOVERNMENT
What is the government’s role in social health and how can legislation at the federal level support relationships at the individual level?
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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
Creating the Conditions for Social Well-Being
We convened 26 experts and over 2,500 community members from 55 countries to discuss how to reduce and prevent loneliness and improve social well-being across sectors. In this report, you will discover key takeaways, stakeholder recommendations, innovation spotlights, and resources for individuals, communities, and organizations to take action.
READ THE REPORT | Social Health Labs
Applying the Social-Ecological Model of Health to Loneliness
A personal experience organizing an intergenerational gathering sparked the realization of the power of local community action in addressing loneliness.
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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
Spotlight on Social Connection
This article explores key opportunities for fostering meaningful connections and community building in various domains such as public spaces, transportation, entertainment, food, and digital social networks.
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An Epidemic of Loneliness, Worsened by Covid
Readers discuss social isolation as a serious public health issue.
READ THE ARTICLE | New York Times
Did People Get Lonelier During the Pandemic?
Conflicting studies on the impact of the pandemic on loneliness have emerged, but a new comprehensive analysis confirms a small overall increase in loneliness.
READ THE ARTICLE | Psychology Today
To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health
Loneliness is a growing epidemic with profound health implications. Scientific evidence highlights the critical role of social connections in disease prevention and overall well-being. Make social health a public health priority, join initiatives like the Togetherness Program and the Campaign to End Loneliness.
READ THE ARTICLE | Scientific American
Understanding Loneliness and Social Health Innovations in the COVID-19 Era
Exploring the impact of the pandemic on social relationships and the emerging solutions to combat loneliness: takeaways from the UCL-Penn Global COVID Study.
READ THE ARTICLE | UCL Open Environment
