There are far-reaching consequences of loneliness on physical and mental health, including heart disease, dementia and depression. With half of adults reporting loneliness, psychiatrist Andrew Hunt, MD, shares common causes – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and strategies for improving social connections.

0:00 Introduction
1:25 Defining loneliness
2:04 Why people are spending less time with each other than they were 20 years ago
5:01 US Surgeon General's advisory - loneliness and depression
6:52 Biological and behavioral impact of loneliness
8:50 Drug and alcohol abuse
9:38 The role of technology
10:54 What about introverts?
12:16 The good from being more socially connected
13:23 Sense of belongingness - the impact on health
14:31 The impact on academic performance
15:14 How we can help ourselves, loved ones and our community
18:03 Young adult stress
20:42 When do seek clinical advice
22:55 Calling 9-8-8 - the suicide and crisis lifeline
23:41 The seriousness of the loneliness epidemic

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This podcast was recorded on 10/24/2023.

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