Concerns about loneliness in U.S. cities have increased, noted by the surgeon general in 2023. This 'silent crisis' significantly impacts mental health, collective well-being, and social capital. Alarmingly, as U.S. citizens spend more time in isolation due to digital culture and technology, social interactions decline, reversing community ties. Historical trends show the decline of communal activities, as Robert Putnam highlighted, exacerbated today by divisive zoning battles and real estate pressures, particularly amidst calls for affordable housing solutions. Migrant communities demonstrate resilience against this loneliness, maintaining stronger familial connections.
This epidemic of loneliness in U.S. cities threatens mental health, collective well-being, and social capital, as detailed by the surgeon general and experts.
The decline of social interaction has accelerated with technology, leading to increased individualization that could disrupt the well-being of Americans long-term.
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