social disconnection
Coverage of social disconnection in the Nexus archive.
- Combating loneliness epidemic through random acts of social connection
The Belong Center, a nonprofit, combats loneliness by organizing random acts of social connection, such as public transit games and street engagements in Washington, D.C. The organization highlights that 50% of American adults experience loneliness, linking it to serious health risks like stroke and heart disease. Individuals are encouraged to perform 'RASCALs' (random acts of social connection and love), including visiting elderly neighbors or calling old friends.
- Combating loneliness epidemic through random acts of social connection
The Belong Center, a nonprofit, is addressing a loneliness epidemic by organizing public activations where volunteers engage strangers through games and connection cards. The organization highlights health risks of social disconnection, such as stroke and heart disease, and encourages 'RASCALs'—random acts of social connection and love—to foster belonging.