Social Isolation: Impact on Physical and Mental Health

Authors

Alexa Waters, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

4-1-2021

Abstract

Learning Objectives

• Review the impact of social isolation and loneliness on important aspects of health and well-being, with a focus on older adults
• Review risk and protective factors for social isolation and loneliness
• Discuss how the health care system and primary care physicians can better identify and address social isolation
• Briefly highlight interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness

Outline

• Background
• Impacts of social isolation and loneliness on health and well-being
• Risk and protective factors for social isolation and loneliness
• Role of the health system and primary care in addressing social isolation and loneliness
• Cases throughout

Recommended Citation

Waters, MD, Alexa, "Social Isolation: Impact on Physical and Mental Health" (2021). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 480.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/480

Language

English