Episode 25 - Social isolation as explained by a psychiatrist
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Dan G. Blazer II, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., is the J. P. Gibbons Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus and a professor of community and family medicine at Duke University as well as adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina. He has been studying isolation since the '70s and he also chaired the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report on "Social Isolation and Loneliness in Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System". More info - https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/the-health-and-medical-dimensions-of-social-isolation-and-loneliness-in-older-adults#sl-three-columns-e653a8a5-e353-43ab-bdaa-3622d32ed0a5 and https://psychiatry.duke.edu/faculty/daniel-german-blazer-md-phd Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal About Us Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe Follow Seniors Junction on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/ Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/ #musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast
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