The Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness

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A place for innovators and thought leaders to share their insights on how we can mitigate social isolation & loneliness.

  • Personal Highlights and Reflections from the 2024 Global Loneliness Awareness Summit

    The third annual Global Loneliness Awareness Summit held in D.C. this June was an incredible opportunity for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and more to come together in the spirit of connection. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation provided us with a welcoming space that…

  • The Toll of Caregiving
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    By Myfolks Ltd. Founder & CEO, Louise Thompson There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for family. A saying that most of us would agree with, and something we probably tell ourselves. Of course I would help a family member if they needed support – especially if…

  • Unseen Heroes: Navigating the World of Caregiving and the Path to Support

    This piece was adapted from a Guest Commentary article written by Tia Newcomer, CEO CaringBridge, in Twin Cities Magazine February/March 2024. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those…

  • How Gen Z Can Foster Meaningful Connection

    Written by the Foundation for Social Connection for Chegg’s 2024 Student Mental Health Week It may surprise you that our most digitally connected generation is also the loneliest. However, the U.S. Surgeon General and other experts confirm youth and young adults are experiencing loneliness at…

  • Gathering for the Sake of Togetherness

    By Peoplehood Co-Founder, Julie Rice I zip up my 12-year-old daughter’s backpack, hand it to her with her water bottle and watch the door close behind her as she heads out to school. I feel the cortisol begin to flow as I realize she will…

  • The Surgeon General’s 5-for-5 Connection Challenge: A Reflection
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    Too many Americans are experiencing disconnection, isolation, and loneliness. According to research by Cigna, more than half (58%) of Americans are considered lonely. This December, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a challenge: take the “5-for-5 Connection Challenge” as a way to build and strengthen your…

  • How the Action Guide can be an Asset in your Community
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    The Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC), in partnership with Healthy Places by Design, was thrilled to share our Action Guide and engage in discussions with the audience during our webinar on Thursday, September 28. Recognizing that local leaders are the experts of their own communities,…

  • The National Strategy for Social Connection Act, Explained
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    What is the National Strategy for Social Connection (NSSC) Act? In July, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the National Strategy for Social Connection Act. First previewed at the Coalition’s Connections at the Capitol national event, the legislation aims to address this country’s widespread and severely…

  • Sunny meets up with Mom 2.0: A Conversation on the Importance of Social Connection

    What can we learn about connection from some of the world’s most connected moms? I joined with Jillian Racoosin and Elayna Fernandez at the Mom 2.0 summit earlier this year to find out. I attended in my role as social connection science lead at Sunny,…

  • Embracing Community: The Impact of Social Health on Minority Mental Health
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    In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, the value of genuine human connections cannot be overstated. Our social health plays a critical role in shaping our mental well-being but is often overlooked. However, organizations like the American Counseling Association, Mental Health America, and the HHS Office…