Use the Holidays to Promote Social Connection
Briefly

Thanksgiving represents a unique opportunity for Americans to enhance social connections, offering a chance to counteract the rising loneliness that affects many people today.
A recent poll reveals that loneliness is on the rise in America, with 30 percent of adults feeling lonely weekly and 10 percent experiencing it daily.
Social isolation dramatically affects health, showing a strong correlation with increased cardiovascular disease risk and overall mortality rate, underlining the importance of fostering connections.
The decline in social interactions among young people has been striking, with research indicating a 70 percent reduction in interactions over the past two decades.
Read at Psychology Today
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