Overcoming Loneliness

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Overcoming Loneliness is a helpful course is about loneliness and how to overcome it. Psychologist Peter Quarry explains that loneliness is bad for our physical and mental health. It can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, and even dementia. The US Surgeon General has declared loneliness to be a public health crisis. Young people are especially impacted and those in middle age, even with many online connections. Psychologist Peter Quarry explains that positive social contact (quality, not always quantity) is the solution to the emotional and physical isolation that creates loneliness.

Make time and space for conversations;
Be open to talking with people you don't know;
Join clubs or online interest groups;
Listen to other people who feel lonely;

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Release Date
Jan 1, 2023
Video Running Time (minutes)
2:28
Course Length (minutes)
20
Course ID
2M2S114

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