What you'll learn
Treat Loneliness
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Description
Did you know that 45% of U.S. adults report feeling lonely?
Not only does loneliness take a psychological toll, researchers are discovering that loneliness effects our physical health as well.; People who are lonely have a 26% increased risk of premature death, according to a recent large systematic review.
There are two ways we become lonely. The first is short term and due to circumstances that are not expected to last.; Many people have become lonely during shelter-in-place,; for example. The second pathway whereby wee become lonely is referred to as the "loneliness regulatory loop." Basically we over-estimate the chance of being rejected, so we avoid trying to connect with others.;
The effect of loneliness on physical health is thought to be due to weakened self-control. It's hard to stick to a diet, or exercise, or do other activities for your health that require willpower, when you are preoccupied with the threat of rejection and the feelings of loneliness.; Loneliness is also thought to effect health by diminishing sleep quality, and by stimulating the fight-or-flight stress response.
In this course, Dr. Nicholas Cohen, MD, a primary care physician in San Francisco, provides a comprehensive plan to help you overcome loneliness. You'll learn about the causes of loneliness, and he'll share with you effective strategies that have worked for thousands of his patients.;
The course begins with the definition and prevalence of loneliness. Next, Dr. Cohen shows the evidence for the health impact of loneliness, how being lonely chronically shortens lifespan.; In the next section, he'll describe the main factors that lead to loneliness.; This will be followed by an overview of the impact of loneliness on health.; Dr. Cohen will then share with you tips for overcoming loneliness.; These are tips he follows himself to maintain his own psychological health. These recommendations promote health, and are a comprehensive strategy to living healthier, not just being free from loneliness in the short term. Finally, Dr. Cohen will answer some frequently asked questions, and conclude with a summary of the information covered.
Who this course is for:Anyone who feels lonely and wants to do something about it.
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https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-overcome-loneliness/

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