From loneliness to social connection - charting a path to healthier societies: report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection

This WHO report highlights that social connection is as essential to health as physical and mental health, and that loneliness and social isolation represent a global public health crisis . With data showing that one in six people worldwide feels lonely, especially adolescents, young adults, and people in low-income countries, the document analyzes the structural, cultural, and technological causes of the problem, as well as its serious consequences for health, the economy, and social well-being. Through a comprehensive review of scientific evidence, public policies, campaigns, community networks, and individual interventions, the report proposes five strategic areas of action (policy, research, interventions, measurement, and participation) to foster more connected, resilient, and healthy societies.