Anyone, anywhere, can be lonely or socially isolated. But in the last decade, science has transformed our understanding of how important social connection is for our health and well-being. The WHO Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) was set up to see the issue recognised and resourced as a global public health priority. The Commission is […]
Rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness are surging among young people, as social connections weaken and mental health challenges intensify. In response, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm—calling for urgent, comprehensive solutions to reverse these trends and support youth wellbeing. Semafor journalists will lead in-depth conversations exploring the complex drivers of this crisis, highlighting […]
Want to strengthen your knowledge and skills to achieve impactful community improvements? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our partners at Healthy Places by Design about a menu of options to help you! Collaboration Lab™ is a practice-tested approach that builds participants’ confidence and capacity in collective leadership, cross-sector partnerships, building trust, and navigating […]
Join Healthy Places by Design on July 30, 3 pm ET for their next webinar on Improving Community Safety through Social Connections. Research shows that connected communities have lower rates of crime and violence. Greater connection also helps community members feel safer and be more likely to take collective action to prevent crime. Ruben Cantu, […]
Want to strengthen your knowledge and skills to achieve impactful community improvements? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our partners at Healthy Places by Design about a menu of […]
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new education program, Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss. This program is a […]
Join Commit to Connect for the 2025 National Summit to Increase Social Connections, a two-day virtual event focused on this year’s theme: “Scaling and Replicating Effective Social Connection Programs.” The […]
Explore effective ways for Utilizing Digital Space to Strengthen Social Connections by joining Healthy Places by Design’s webinar on September 24 from 3-4 pm ET. We live in a digital […]
Are you interested in bringing together individuals and organizations to advance social connection in your communities? Join coalition leaders across the country for a panel discussion and Q&A to learn […]
