A Framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection

The Surgeon General’s Framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection calls for action essential to our nation’s health, safety, and prosperity. The evidence of the severe consequences of social isolation, loneliness, and overall social disconnection has been building for decades. The framework for a national strategy not only recognizes the critical importance of advancing social connection, but also serves as a commitment to invest in and take actions establishing that our connection with others is a core value of this nation.