For Global Loneliness Awareness Week, Eddie Garcia, MHS-PH, a driving force in social isolation and loneliness advocacy domestically and globally, reflects on the past year’s movement to address social connection needs through policy and programs. While Eddie says the national dialogue that’s risen from the Surgeon General’s Advisory makes him optimistic, he acknowledges there’s still a long way to go and shares his hopes for the future and actions health plans—a major force in policy development and advocacy—can take to move us forward.

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