In-Person

Understanding the Psychological Dangers of Loneliness and Social Isolation

Presented by Dwight Bain, LMHC
1.0 CE Hours Clinical Introductory
Understanding the Psychological Dangers of Loneliness and Social Isolation

References

References

  • Lin, S. (. (2023, January 1). The “loneliness epidemic”, intersecting risk factors and relations to mental health help-seeking: A population-based study during COVID-19 lockdown in Canada. Journal of Affective Disorders, 320, 7-17.
  • Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions. (n.d.). CDC. Retrieved October 3, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html
  • New Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States. (2023, May 3). HHS.gov. Retrieved October 3, 2023, from https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html
  • Social Connection Definition | What Is Social Connection. (2023). Greater Good Science Center. Retrieved October 3, 2023, from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/social_connection/definition
  • Social Isolation and Loneliness. (2021). World Health Organization. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032722009958