Free lead-off keynote registration
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Free public event
9 a.m., February 13, 2025 via Zoom
The Adolescent Health Symposium is pleased to offer Julianne Holt-Lunstad's lead-off keynote presentation free of charge. Registration is required. You will be sent information to connect to this live Zoom event after completing the registration.
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The Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation as Risk Factors for Our Nation's Youth
Julianne Holt-LundstadJulianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Brigham Young University; Director, Social Connections Lab
Decades of evidence has accumulated pointing to widespread health impacts associated with social connection, or lack thereof. Furthermore, a large portion of the population reports being isolated or lonely—especially youth. Despite this evidence, social connection has been widely assumed to be a personal issue primarily associated with emotional well-being, underappreciating the mental, cognitive, and physical health ramifications. While the pandemic raised awareness, it simultaneously revealed gaps in our understanding on what to do about it. Drawing upon my work with the U.S. Surgeon General Advisory and the broader scientific literature, I will highlight the scope of why social connection is important at every stage of life and how to prepare for a healthier future.
Participants will:
- Review the types of salient impacts derived from the risk factors of loneliness and isolation.
- Explore key protective measures that can make positive impacts on the lives of our youth.
CEUs, CECHs, and CE Hours are only available for paid registrations.
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