The Effects of Social Isolation have been well documented and well researched. A pronounced “lack of social connection heightens health risks as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or having alcohol use disorder.”

Depression, anxiety, and substance use problems are just some of the effects of isolation. Many of us have felt this in light of the pandemic.

In episode 15 we discuss the topic and look at how we can begin to change our patterns of isolation and move towards community.

References:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicholas-Rohde/publication/276485075_Estimating_the_Mental_Health_Effects_of_Social_Isolation/links/55668ba308aec22682ff1c77/Estimating-the-Mental-Health-Effects-of-Social-Isolation.pdf

https://www.cigna.com/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/loneliness-epidemic-america

https://academic.oup.com/ppar/article/27/4/127/4782506

https://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-42-e2020038.pdf

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Music: "Meditate" Instrumental by Homage. https://youtu.be/dh_Y7gH8tgY