#81 - Insomnia and Social Isolation: We’re Afraid To Be Alone

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

In 2023, the Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 82-page advisory entitled, "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" and it details the health consequences of social isolation and lack of social support. In the report, sleep was specifically highlighted as an aspect of health affected by social isolation. This highlights an important connection and potentially and avenue of insomnia treatment. In this episode we wilL

• Define loneliness and social isolation
• Examine the scope and trajectory of the problem
• List contributors including Covid and personal electronics/social media
• Understand the role of social isolation in insomnia and how data supports the link
• Evaluate the role of work/workplace environment on sleep through the lens of social isolation

Produced by: Maeve Winter
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