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flag Global guidelines declare loneliness a public health crisis, urging action in healthcare, workplaces, and communities to improve social well-being.

flag A new global set of evidence-based guidelines aims to combat the growing loneliness epidemic in the U.S., declaring social well-being a public health priority. flag Developed by over 100 experts, the guidelines emphasize quality over quantity in relationships, highlight the value of everyday interactions in community spaces, and recommend integrating social connection into healthcare, workplaces, and urban planning. flag They stress that loneliness affects men—especially young and middle-aged—disproportionately, with rising isolation linked to mental health struggles, suicide risk, and limited access to support. flag Initiatives like Men’s Sheds offer in-person, low-pressure environments for connection, while research underscores the importance of routine, meaningful interactions, whether in person or through technology. flag The guidelines, backed by public health experts, aim to make social health as routine to monitor as blood pressure or smoking cessation.

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