The Risks of Social Isolation

This article discusses the psychological and physical health concerns that can accompany chronic loneliness, including some of its demographic, cultural and socioeconomic correlated, together with effective ways of intervening in support of improved health and happiness.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a "Commitment-to-Change" (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Identify the effects of social isolation and loneliness on physical, mental and cognitive health.
• Explore how loneliness differs from social isolation.
• Discuss evidence-based interventions for combating loneliness.

Amy Novotney