"Economically, America is more prosperous than it has ever been. We are
richer, more connected, electronically, and have more information
available to us than ever before. And yet, we are in the midst of a
crisis that is claiming thousands of American lives: loneliness.
"Since the turn of the century, Americans have been dying from suicide,
alcohol-related illnesses, and drug overdoses at a rate that has never
before been seen. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Francie Hart Broghammer, MD, chief psychiatry resident at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, reflected on the isolation, anger, and despair prevalent in our society and the "building blocks" in a person's life that can help address potential issues (including having a family one loves and that loves him/her, having friends one can trust and confide in, having work that matters and/or callings that benefit one's neighbors, and having a worldview that can make sense of suffering and death).
To access Dr. Broghammer's complete post, please visit:
RealClearPolicy: Death by Loneliness (6 MAY 19)
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