Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy
Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as a public health crisis, with links to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is calling for a public policy response — including proposing an Office of Social Connection Policy in the White House. During this event, Sen. Murphy shared his ideas about new approaches to ease social isolation.
SPEAKER
Chris Murphy U.S. Senator from Connecticut
MODERATOR
Lisa Berkman Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
