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Mar 2023
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114| Loneliness – A Conversation With Dr...

John Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuro
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In this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD.  We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/114

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