1 hr 6 min
Hidden health dangers of loneliness and isolation: Ep. 03 Health 360 with Dr. G
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- Health & Fitness
In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kate Johnson, MD, assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, and Daryl Wilson, MD, board-certified emergency medicine physician at Edward-Elmhurst Health, to discuss the hidden health dangers of loneliness and isolation.
Can feelings of loneliness lead to mental or physical health problems?
Social connection is a basic human need and it’s important to explore its natural (sometimes complicated) link to good health. What people have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic has really underscored how much people need each other.
Humans have an inherent need for meaningful human connection—it’s as important as food, water and shelter. Isolation can not only lead to mental illness such as depression, it can manifest in physical illness such as heart disease.
Can isolation or loneliness lead to illness? What’s a healthy way to cope with loneliness? Fortunately, humans are resourceful. People can find creative ways to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation and maintain a healthy mind-body connection.
Guests
Kate Johnson, MD - assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist, Loyola University Medical Center.
Daryl Wilson, MD - board-certified emergency medicine physician, Edward-Elmhurst Health.
Resources:
How to combat loneliness and protect your health
Depression can take a toll on your body, too
Never a reason: talking with your teen about depression
Depression doesn’t discriminate
Is depression a normal part of getting older?
Laughter as medicine
How to cope with COVID-19 until you get the vaccine
Are you socially well?
Get social new moms. It’s for your own good.
Do you need a social media break?
How introverts and extroverts are handling the pandemic
The first step to feeling better is identifying the problem. Linden Oaks Behavioral Health can help.
Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.
In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kate Johnson, MD, assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, and Daryl Wilson, MD, board-certified emergency medicine physician at Edward-Elmhurst Health, to discuss the hidden health dangers of loneliness and isolation.
Can feelings of loneliness lead to mental or physical health problems?
Social connection is a basic human need and it’s important to explore its natural (sometimes complicated) link to good health. What people have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic has really underscored how much people need each other.
Humans have an inherent need for meaningful human connection—it’s as important as food, water and shelter. Isolation can not only lead to mental illness such as depression, it can manifest in physical illness such as heart disease.
Can isolation or loneliness lead to illness? What’s a healthy way to cope with loneliness? Fortunately, humans are resourceful. People can find creative ways to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation and maintain a healthy mind-body connection.
Guests
Kate Johnson, MD - assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist, Loyola University Medical Center.
Daryl Wilson, MD - board-certified emergency medicine physician, Edward-Elmhurst Health.
Resources:
How to combat loneliness and protect your health
Depression can take a toll on your body, too
Never a reason: talking with your teen about depression
Depression doesn’t discriminate
Is depression a normal part of getting older?
Laughter as medicine
How to cope with COVID-19 until you get the vaccine
Are you socially well?
Get social new moms. It’s for your own good.
Do you need a social media break?
How introverts and extroverts are handling the pandemic
The first step to feeling better is identifying the problem. Linden Oaks Behavioral Health can help.
Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.
1 hr 6 min