On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Camden County College will host United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on his national “We Are Made to Connect” Tour. The Surgeon General will be speaking with actor Daniel Ezra about how individuals can address loneliness, encouraging participants to reach out to one another, strengthen their relationships, and, ultimately, build more connection in their daily lives.
Earlier this year, Dr. Murthy released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, which warned about the profound mental and physical health risks that social disconnection poses. Loneliness is a growing problem across the country, especially among college-aged students. Recent studies show that rates of loneliness among young adults have increased every year between 1976 and 2019, and in 2021, young adults were almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely as those over the age of 65. Throughout his tenure serving as Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy has consistently worked to address the youth mental health crisis in the country, releasing an Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health in December 2021 and an Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health this May.
The “We Are Made to Connect” Tour aims to inspire students and communities across the country to build community and incorporate moments of connection into their daily routines. Our relationships with one another can be a source of healing that can help us all live healthier, fuller, and more productive lives.
