There is a loneliness epidemic‚ and most people are unaware and it can be lethal.
Although loneliness may seem like a difficult but harmless emotion‚ loneliness has been linked to an increased risk for several physical and mental health problems‚ including heart disease and stroke‚ dementia‚ depression, anxiety‚ type 2 diabetes‚ addiction‚ suicidality, self-harm, and earlier death. - Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
61%
Three in five American adults say they feel lonely. The studies show it is only getting worse.
79%
For the younger generation‚ it is even worse. Almost 79 percent of the Gen Z generation and 71 percent of millennials reported feeling lonely
According to the CDC‚ the US Surgeon General‚ and many experts‚ lacking social connection is as dangerous as:
- Smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily
- Drinking 6 alcoholic drinks daily
- Physical inactivity
- Obesity
- Air pollution
I‚ too‚ am the face of loneliness. Just ten years ago‚ I had many significant social connections. Since my divorce‚ moving‚ and working remotely‚ I have spent a great deal of time alone‚ and it weighs on me significantly. Now‚ I know loneliness can cause many health issues‚ and it can be lethal.
Randy Orgeron
Founder & CEO of The Go Network“Sometimes‚ you just want to get out of the house‚ meet a friend‚ and do something‚ do anything but be alone!”