Getty getty “Leadership is about recognizing where society is falling short and taking action to bridge those gaps,” says Dana Griffin, CEO and founder of Eldera. It’s hard to disagree that loneliness and a lack of connection, part of today’s significant societal challenges, affect millions globally and have profound impacts on mental health. “At Eldera, …
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy along with African Union Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba will be … [+] co-Chairing the 11-person Commission on Social Connection for the World Health Organization. (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images You can’t just leave the growing epidemic of loneliness alone. It’s already become …
Experiencing occasional loneliness is a normal part of being human, but prolonged isolation now has troubling consequences. … [+] is now linked to some worrying consequences. getty We are aware that being around loved ones is beneficial to our health, and it’s reassuring when research validates our experience. A study published in Science Advances in …