Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General
@Surgeon_General
19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General. Dad, husband, doctor, author. Dedicated to building a healthier, kinder, more connected world. https://t.co/GxSi2TxtAD
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Last week, Jill Biden and I spoke with other First Spouses about their perspectives on #MentalHealth . This is a challenge not just for one nation but for the global community—and it’s one that we must take on with urgency.
#DYK - Social isolation and loneliness were such risks to health?
WHO is leading global efforts to improve social connection and the world's health.
🆕 WHO Commission on Social Connection - led by Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General & AU Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba
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Social isolation is linked to increased risk of strokes, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression and dementia.
If you’re feeling lonely, here are some things you can do to feel better and for your health
#PowerofConnection
Grateful for the chance to sit down with Martha Stewart to talk about the epidemic of loneliness and isolation and its harmful effects on our health. We also discuss actions each of us can take to support our mental health and well-being. iheart.com/podcast/1119-t…
While we're not all “fake doctors,” I can now say Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and I are “real friends.” Glad we had the chance to talk—with plenty of laughs along the way. They are just as funny in real life as I remember them from Scrubs! Listen today: open.spotify.com/episode/3oNwdv…
Our social connections are not just a “nice” to have but truly a “necessary” to have. As I shared with the Huskies at University of Washington, small acts of connection can add up over time and have a big impact on our health and well-being. #WeAreMadeToConnect dailyuw.com/news/uw-hosts-…
If you've felt lonely in America lately, here's the thing: You're not alone.
I spoke with U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about his own experiences of loneliness, the causes and effects of our current loneliness epidemic, and why creating opportunities for connection…
ICYMI: I visited the Lone Star State as part of my “We Are #MadeToConnect ” college tour. Matthew Matthew McConaughey and I challenged the UT Austin Longhorns to build and strengthen meaningful connections in their lives. #MadeToConnect statesman.com/picture-galler…
So glad World Health Organization (WHO) is tackling social connection at a global level. Our connections to one another are vital to our health and well-being. I’m looking forward to the work ahead. bit.ly/WHO-CSC