Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World is a book by Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General. The book addresses the growing issue of loneliness in society, referring to it as an "epidemic". Murthy explores the need to combat this epidemic by fostering human connection and offers suggestions on how to build these vital relationships. The work highlights that loneliness is a subjective experience, occurring when an individual perceives their social connections as lacking in quantity or quality. This condition is linked to negative impacts on both mental and physical health, potentially contributing to a shortened lifespan.12