Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States

“Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis that has harmed individual and societal health. Our relationships are a source of healing and well-being hiding in plain sight – one that can help us live healthier, more fulfilled, and more productive lives,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.