Social Connectedness

Everyone experiences loneliness.

Unchecked, loneliness impacts the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Understanding Loneliness - Support for Emotional Wellness and Mental Health

Everyone Feels Lonely Sometimes
Health Effects of Social Connection - Physical and Mental Well-Being Benefits

Health Effects
Building Social Connections - Actions and Strategies for Community Engagement

What You Can Do
Employer Resources for Supporting Employee Social Wellness and Connection

Info for Employers
Community Groups and Organizations for Building Social Connections

Community Groups
Social Connection Resources and Wellness Tools for Community Members

Resources
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The pandemic has been a serious disruption for all Arizonans.

If you or someone you love is lonely, take action.

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Take action against this silent epidemic.

Most health impacts are reversible.

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Loneliness may be as bad for your health as smoking.

Medical and mental health providers can help with loneliness.

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The first step is to acknowledge and accept that you are feeling lonely.

The effects of social disconnection accumulate throughout your life, so take action now.

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Lonely employees are less engaged.

Broaden available services to address and deliver support.

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Building socially-connected communities takes coordination.

Community groups like book clubs, churches, and intramural sports leagues are powerful tools for social connectedness.

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Help spread the word about the silent epidemic of loneliness.

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