How the Loneliness Epidemic Affects Physical and Mental Health

03/11/2023 24 min Episodio 47
How the Loneliness Epidemic Affects Physical and Mental Health

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Episode Synopsis

There are far-reaching consequences of loneliness on physical and mental health, including heart disease, dementia and depression. With half of adults reporting loneliness, psychiatrist Andrew Hunt, MD, shares common causes – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and strategies for improving social connections.