In this 3-part series, Dr. Roger, Teresa and Danielle discuss the effects of loneliness on our health, happiness, and longevity and give suggestions for meeting new people and deepening current social connections. In Part 1, they take a look at social narcissism and isolation and how they are preventing us from feeling connected and understood. They also share the role technology plays in staying connected.

HELPFUL RESOURCES:
What Happens In Your Body When You're Lonely
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-happens-in-your-body-when-youre-lonely/

Can You Die From Loneliness?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201901/can-you-die-loneliness

Some Creative Ways to Deal with Loneliness
https://www.convoconnection.com/blog/some-creative-ways-to-deal-with-loneliness

How to Make Friends and Make Deeper Connections as an Adult
https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/how-to-make-friends-and-make-deeper-connections-as-an-adult/?utm_source=BLUE+ZONES+Newsletter&utm_campaign=2ab5e15afa-NOV_2019-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9642311849-2ab5e15afa-199080265&mc_cid=2ab5e15afa&mc_eid=f6d2b3fca3


PERMA and Authentic Happiness Tests from the University of Pennsylvania
https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/testcenter