As humans, we need social connection as it significantly influences our health, resilience, and community prosperity. Yet many Americans suffer from inadequate social connections, leading to negative health and societal outcomes.
In the 2023 advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy warns of an 'epidemic of loneliness and isolation' that the pandemic has exacerbated. Loneliness has substantial economic implications, with loneliness-related stress causing an estimated annual cost of $154 billion in workplace absenteeism in the U.S. and significant adverse health consequences.
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