MedCity News July 29, 2024
America is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic and it’s taking a devastating toll on our mental and physical well-being. Here are 3 things that could help reverse the crisis.
A recent Deloitte report uncovered the staggering economic costs of mental health inequities in America, and it should serve as a wake-up call for us all. The findings are alarming: $477.5 billion in unnecessary expenses annually, projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2040 if left unaddressed. But beyond the eye-popping numbers lies a deeper truth – America is in the midst of a loneliness epidemic that was only exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. And it’s taking a devastating toll on our mental and physical well-being.
Several key insights from...