Social connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. To thrive, we need meaningful interactions with others, and neglecting social health can lead to broader health issues. Unfortunately, ...

Life is full of transitions. Retirement, changing routines, moving closer to family, or simply watching a social circle evolve over time can reshape how people connect with others. While many older ...

It is shocking to consider what we have lost in the last two years. More than a million people in our country have died from COVID. In the college psychiatry clinic where I work, I’ve seen young ...

In 2023, a report from the United States Office of the Surgeon General outlined an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation in America (Office of the Surgeon General, 2023). Among the report’s ...

HOUSTON — Social health is an often-overlooked component of overall wellness, but medical experts say spending time with others is just as important as physical and mental health care. Dr. Andrea ...

♪♪ -In an increasingly busy and distracted society, it's easier than ever to neglect one of our most basic needs: connecting with each other. -Social connection is essential to who we are. We are a ...

Provocative new documentary premiering on PBS stations in June looks at the profound health consequences of social connection and the damaging effects of its absence. Directed and produced by Kiran ...

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and The Graduate School hosted an author spotlight event Oct. 28, allowing Rein, an award-winning neuroscientist with more than one million social ...