Public Health 490L - Epidemic of Loneliness

Vivek Murthy, the former Surgeon General of the United States, describes loneliness and a major public health problem that has reached epidemic levels worldwide. In this class we will define loneliness and the resulting disconnection and isolation. We will discuss the importance of social connectedness at a community, national, and global level. By exploring issues of identity, race, displacement, and aging, we will gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding loneliness. In this course, we will also include strategies for social change to create a more connected world.

Open to junior and senior Public Health majors only. SPHHS 150/PUBHLTH 200