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We know intuitively that loneliness can make us feel bad on an emotional level. But there are also significant physical health risks to chronic loneliness.

Across measurement approaches, social connection is associated with a 50% reduced risk of early death. In that same study, one finding jumps out. The health impact of loneliness is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.

How about the mental health impact? Chronic loneliness and social isolation can:

• Increase the risk of developing dementia by 50% in older adults
• Increase the decline of cognitive abilities by 20% in older adults
• Greatly increase the odds of developing depression in adults
• Increase the risk of anxiety and depression in young people for years after social isolation

Research strongly suggests that loneliness is hugely impactful on people’s physical and mental health. So, let’s consider how some of these impacts might appear in the workplace.

Mental health support

It’s important to note that chronic social isolation may have underlying causes due to mental health conditions. People experiencing anxiety or depression may be more prone to isolating themselves in response, but as we’ve discussed, isolation can also cause mental health challenges.

This is why connecting individuals with a comprehensive mental health solution can be so helpful.

Therapy and/or coaching may help treat the underlying causes of social isolation.