Social connection is one of the most critical aspects of human health and well-being, shaping our mental and physical health. The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Power of Social Connection and Community unpacks the complexity of social connection, the factors that shape social connections, and who is most at risk for social disconnection.

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