At Visible Network Labs, we know that taking a network science lens on the world can be a transformative approach. Investigating and understanding the web of connections that link people and organizations can introduce new ways of seeing the world and solving problems. On the
Visible Network Labs is excited to share that Dr. Danielle Varda will be a presenter at the SIREN Annual Meeting, focused on achieving racial health equity in social care. Her session, “Tailoring Social Needs and Social Support Screeners for Young Adults,” will focus on our
To address wicked problems like social isolation and social need, we need to take network approaches that leverage coalitions of community partners to achieve collective impact. However, without some kind of data to guide your efforts, this work can be difficult to achieve any significant
Rural communities are full of social connections. Everyone seems to know everyone and is willing to help at a moment’s notice. However, despite this personal resilience, rural communities also face greater challenges related to transportation, internet access, and social services and resources. A number of
As we finish Quarter Two of 2022 our Product and Technology Teams are excited to release several major updates and upgrades to both the PARTNER CPRM and PARTNERme. This includes new improvements to a greater level of HIPAA Compliance and a completely rebuilt user workflow
Social isolation is a serious condition that causes a range of negative impacts on health and well-being. For example, studies have found that being isolated from others is comparable to smoking 20 cigarettes a day. However, it also impacts our mental and behavioral health. Specifically,
Social connectedness plays an important role in the health and well-being of veterans. From physical health and wellness to mental health issues like depression, PTSD or suicide, providing strong social support is a demonstrated way to improve outcomes across the board. However, despite the evidence,
Social connectedness is a major factor in a young person’s development and growth. From the moment we are first born, we are dependent on a network of social support, including parents, siblings, neighbors, family, and friends. These individuals and organizations serve as mentors and peers,
In our Social Support Research Fellowship – a partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation – we worked with four youth fellows to help us understand how young people think about and leverage social connectedness in their lives. Social support is a critically important determinant
Social connectedness is a difficult concept to describe in one sentence. Generally speaking, it is the experience of belonging to a social community or network – a feeling of being supported and connected to others who provide value and meaning in your life. Social connectedness
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