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Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It's Time to Fix That.
Vivek H. Murthy
2023
Every generation is called to take on challenges that threaten the underpinnings of society. Addressing the crisis of loneliness and isolation is one of our generation’s greatest challenges. By building more connected lives and more connected communities, we can strengthen the foundation of our individual and collective well-being and we can be better poised to respond to the threats we are facing as a nation.
This work will take all of us: schools, workplaces, community organizations, government, health workers, public health professionals, individuals, families and more working together. And it will be worth it because our need for human connection is like our need for food and water: essential for our survival. The joy I felt being reconnected with my friends and family is possible for our nation.
Dr. Murthy suggests addressing the crisis of loneliness…
by studying the issue to better understand the root causes.
through solutions that improve individual well-being.
by cooperation among people and organizations.
through increased government regulations.
Vivek H. Murthy
2023
Every generation is called to take on challenges that threaten the underpinnings of society. Addressing the crisis of loneliness and isolation is one of our generation’s greatest challenges. By building more connected lives and more connected communities, we can strengthen the foundation of our individual and collective well-being and we can be better poised to respond to the threats we are facing as a nation.
This work will take all of us: schools, workplaces, community organizations, government, health workers, public health professionals, individuals, families and more working together. And it will be worth it because our need for human connection is like our need for food and water: essential for our survival. The joy I felt being reconnected with my friends and family is possible for our nation.
Dr. Murthy suggests addressing the crisis of loneliness…
by studying the issue to better understand the root causes.
through solutions that improve individual well-being.
by cooperation among people and organizations.
through increased government regulations.
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Dr. Murthy suggests addressing the crisis of loneliness **by cooperation among people and organizations**. He emphasizes that it will take collective action from various sectors of society, including schools, workplaces, community organizations, and individuals, to build more connected lives and communities.