May 03, 2023
The U.S. surgeon general has issued a new warning about the nation’s next public health crisis.
This week, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report calling attention to the rise of “loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country.” Even before COVID-19, about half of U.S. adults experienced measurable levels of loneliness, Murthy said, and that challenge only has intensified during the pandemic.
“Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis that has harmed individual and societal health,” Murthy said in a statement. “Our relationships are a source of healing and well-being hiding in plain sight—one that can help us live healthier, more fulfilled, and more productive lives.
Here’s what you need to know:
The surgeon general advisories call attention to critical public health issues and provide recommendations. Previous advisories have addressed youth mental health and health worker wellbeing.
The latest advisory from the surgeon general is available online.
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