Social Isolation Definition, Causes & Effects - Lesson -

isolation  The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health · Increased alcohol and substance use · Poorer physical health · Increased risk for depression loneliness and isolation Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health It is associated with a greater risk

Social isolation and exclusion is related to serious negative health effects and reduced quality of life for seniors Social isolation is also Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings

Evidence links perceived loneliness and social isolation with depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly being recognised as a priority public health problem and policy issue for older people