Last month, the February installment of our 2022 webinar series, titled Strengthening Social Connectedness Among Older Adults, went live! We were fortunate to be joined by some experts doing work in the field: Morgan McDonald, Community Resource Navigator at The Center for African American Health,
We have a social connectedness crisis in America among older adults. Studies and surveys show that 1 in 4 people over the age of 50 feel lonely a significant amount of the time, and 1 in 3 are socially isolated. These problems have real, significant
Many studies suggest that older adults face a higher risk of social isolation and loneliness than the average American. This is due to several reasons, including a greater likelihood of losing a spouse or significant other, physical isolation in a care home, and a reduction
In the first installment of our 2022 Strengthening Social Connectedness Webinar Series, titled Social Connectedness: Creating Clarity on Key Concepts, our Founder & CEO, Dr. Danielle Varda, along with Dr. Rose Y. Hardy, our Network Data Scientist, provided answers and insight into some foundational and
What is social connectedness, and how is it different from social isolation and loneliness? How does connectedness impact our health, and why is it so critically important? As we continue to work our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are asking these questions about
America is experiencing an epidemic – no, not COVID. It is facing an epidemic of youth mental health issues, which have grown considerably over the past decade. As described by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, “Before the pandemic, one in three high school students reported
https://youtu.be/f2BJTJBxVsI Over the past year, we have tested PARTNERme, our social connectedness screening tool, in a number of unique pilot projects with community partners in health care, education, and mental health sectors. We learned a great deal about measuring social connectedness in a variety of
Numerous studies demonstrate that social connectedness has a major impact on mental health and wellness. Our family and friends provide emotional support, connect us with resources and assistance, and help us live healthier lives. That’s why we joined with two mental health centers here in
The past year of COVID quarantines and isolation has reaffirmed the importance of social connectedness in our lives. However, it has also exacerbated the issue of social isolation, with studies suggesting record levels of isolation and loneliness in the United States and around the world.
As many clinics and hospitals begin implementing screening programs for the social determinants of health, best practices are being identified and spread from site to site. Many providers have demonstrated the impact of taking a strength-based approach to social need screening and referrals. While SDOH
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