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Together : the healing power of human connection in a sometimes lonely world / Vivek H. Murthy.

by Murthy, Vivek Hallegere, 1977-

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Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2020.

Social interaction.

Loneliness -- Psychological aspects.

Communities -- Social aspects.

9780062913296 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Healing power of human connection in a sometimes lonely world

Human connection in a sometimes lonely world

xxvi, 326 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-307) and index.

"Humans are social creatures: In this simple and obvious fact lies both the problem and the solution to the current crisis of loneliness. In his groundbreaking book, the 19th surgeon general of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern: a root cause and contributor to many of the epidemics sweeping the world today from alcohol and drug addiction to violence to depression and anxiety. Loneliness, he argues, is affecting not only our health, but also how our children experience school, how we perform in the workplace, and the sense of division and polarization in our society. But, at the center of our loneliness is our innate desire to connect. We have evolved to participate in community, to forge lasting bonds with others, to help one another, and to share life experiences. We are, simply, better together. The lessons in Together have immediate relevance and application. These four key strategies will help us not only to weather this crisis, but also to heal our social world far into the future.

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