Staying Connected Amid the Loneliness Epidemic

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Staying Connected Amid the Loneliness Epidemic

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Nov 15, 2023

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NewYork-Presbyterian Managing Editor Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Warren Ng, a psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, who shares the health impacts of loneliness. Dr. Ng provides ways to strengthen our connections when we’re feeling lonely and gives tips on how to navigate loneliness during the holiday season.Click here for the episode transcript.

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