Tag #Social Prescription

What are the direct health and economic consequences of loneliness, and how does the proposed "social prescription" model address them?

Loneliness significantly increases mortality risk, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. It impacts the brain, detectable through scans, and contributes to hypertension, depression, and anxiety disorders, increasing healthcare costs due to more frequent doctor visits and treatments. A UK and Canada model prescribes museum visits alongside traditional treatments for loneliness and mental health issues.