Sometimes Lonely News Today

I am moved by some of my research, especially the most recent report on the United States epidemic of loneliness and isolation, written in 2023, by Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, surgeon general of the United States. His report made sense due to the state of the world right now. Our communities could be a scary place, especially with the division and rising levels of antisemitism and hate crimes in general. If someone is isolated and lonely, venturing out into the community could be terrifying.

Vice Admiral Murthy, the United States surgeon general and a prominent advocate for mental health and well-being, will be Yale’s 2024 Class Day speaker.

Psychiatrist Allison Young, MD, on why the new U.S. Surgeon General’s report on our lack of social connection matters — and might help start to address the problem.

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsThe physical and societal harms that come from loneliness are so bad that America's top public-health official has issued a rare advisory with a framework t

At Fortune’s Brainstorm Health, the Nation’s Doctor said having a sense of connection to each other at work is critical.

The physician/public servant on formation for whole, healed human beings in the time ahead; the many costs of despair; and love as a public good.

/PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, announced today that Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD,...

As COVID has magnified the desire for human contact for every person, it is important to acknowledge that for everyone across gender identities, social networks have been stifled at substantial cost

Songs, podcasts, books, and movies recommended by PIH staff Posted on May 17, 2021 In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), Partners In Health (PIH) staff in the United States shared their favorite books, movies, songs, and podcasts that share the lives and experiences of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Their recommendations, below, highlight works that provide inspiration, historical context, and insight into the Asian American experience. Since ...

What is your typical day like now? It’s been a shock to the system, because in a normal year, I’m traveling most of the time. Fortunately, I moved to the D.C. area just before the pandemic began, and I have been busy landscaping and otherwise organizing repairs on a new/old house. What book/TV show/podcast/film should everyone take the time to consume during this period? Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver is a favorite. I also found the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma to be ala...