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POSTPONED – The Surgeon General takes aim at loneliness: Dr. Vivek Murthy on mental health and connection

October 12th, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm

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Headshot of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy

This event has been POSTPONED. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

With approximately half of U.S. adults reporting feelings of loneliness, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for action to foster social connections across communities, within health settings and workplaces, and across age groups, particularly young people. In this fireside chat, Dr. Murthy will take your questions about social connectedness, mental health, and well-being. 

SPEAKER

Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General 

MODERATOR

Stephanie Pinder-Amaker, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer; Director, College Mental Health Program, McLean Hospital; Associate Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School

Details

Date: October 12th, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Calendars: School-wide Events, University-wide Events

Organizer

The Studio
Email
studio@hsph.harvard.edu
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Venue

Kresge Building
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