Loneliness: The Silent Epidemic and How One County is Fighting Back
Loneliness – a feeling that weighs heavy on the hearts of many, even in our hyper-connected digital age. It’s a paradox that while technology binds us virtually, true human bonds often fray. San Mateo County took a bold stand, becoming the nation’s first to declare loneliness a public health crisis demanding urgent action. The physical and mental toll loneliness extracts is staggering. Medical experts link sustained separation from others to premature death risks on par with puffing 15 cigarettes daily. The Surgeon General’s 2023 landmark report outlined how lack of community ties and social support heightens threats like heart disease,
May 24, 2024