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Content Warning:
In this episode, we discuss topics related to mental health, including depression and suicide. These discussions may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to seek support from a mental health professional or contact a crisis helpline. Listener discretion is advised.
In this eye-opening episode of Pod Have Mercy, we dive deep into one of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues of our time: the loneliness epidemic and its profound impact on mental health. As more people experience social isolation in a hyperconnected world, we explore why so many are feeling more disconnected than ever. Join us as we unpack the psychological, emotional, and societal factors contributing to this growing crisis and hear from mental health experts who offer practical advice on how to cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you're seeking to understand the depths of loneliness or looking for ways to support those who feel lost, this episode promises to offer insight, empathy, and hope.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/29/us-surgeon-general-vivek-murthy-loneliness-mental-health-epidemic-social-media
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
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Content Warning:
In this episode, we discuss topics related to mental health, including depression and suicide. These discussions may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to seek support from a mental health professional or contact a crisis helpline. Listener discretion is advised.
In this eye-opening episode of Pod Have Mercy, we dive deep into one of the most pressing yet often overlooked issues of our time: the loneliness epidemic and its profound impact on mental health. As more people experience social isolation in a hyperconnected world, we explore why so many are feeling more disconnected than ever. Join us as we unpack the psychological, emotional, and societal factors contributing to this growing crisis and hear from mental health experts who offer practical advice on how to cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you're seeking to understand the depths of loneliness or looking for ways to support those who feel lost, this episode promises to offer insight, empathy, and hope.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/29/us-surgeon-general-vivek-murthy-loneliness-mental-health-epidemic-social-media
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
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