How physical distancing may be increasing our risk of loneliness—and what to do about it
must be given to the development of loneliness that will affect an unknown number of people subjected to forced isolation during the pandemic. For these people, the effects of being isolated on their health and well-being may well last for months or even years after the pandemic is officially declared resolved.Multiple authors have already weighed in on ways to mitigate the loneliness effects of social distancing.
Attempt to schedule a regular one-on-one meeting with an isolated individual by video conference or telephone. This can be once per week or more frequent, but should be on a predefined schedule.
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