[Report] From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies
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From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection
This landmark report from the WHO Commission on Social Connection highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action. It outlines practical, scalable solutions to strengthen social connection – and calls on policy-makers, researchers and all sectors to treat social health with the same urgency as physical and mental health. The Commissioners envision a future where stronger social bonds improve well-being, reduce preventable deaths, boost education and economic resilience, and ease the social and financial burden of disconnection. This report is a call to act – and an invitation to build a more connected, healthier world.
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By
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Published
Jul 09, 2025
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Subject Area
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
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Audience
- Academics
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
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Category
- Research & Reports