Loneliness can have a devastating impact on our mental, physical, and societal health. In May 2023, the United States Surgeon General released an Advisory raising alarm about an epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the country, including seven high-level recommendations specific to parents and caregivers. While these evidence-based, targeted recommendations are universal and actionable, what do they look like in practice for the average parent or family? Whether you are the parent of a younger child, looking to help them develop healthy relationships early on to prevent loneliness, or you need strategies to support a teen who is struggling, this guide is for you. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Gene Beresin addresses in detail ways caregivers can implement each Surgeon General recommendation to prevent or combat loneliness and provides practical advice to help families embrace each recommendation as part of everyday life

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