Social Isolation, Towards a Monastic Epidemic

Authors: Dana Rad

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000237

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Social isolation occurs when people do not support or feel part of a social network made up of family members, friends or community members. Social, psychological and medical studies have shown conclusively that there is a direct correlation between the degree to which a person feels connected with others and their physical and mental health. There is now clear evidence that social isolation and the associated feeling of loneliness significantly increase the risk of premature death, and this risk is higher than for many other health indicators.

Keywords: Social Isolation; Monastic Epidemic; Mental Health

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