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Social wellness, a measure of connectedness with family, friends and community, is key in influencing happiness and positive mental health1,2. Research has shown social connection to be a protective factor against a host of mental health disorders, from depression to anxiety2.The quality and quantity of our social relationships can also impact our physical health3

One thousand two hundred and twenty one days ago, WHO learned of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China

In the past two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled.  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems in the nation’s teenagers

A few minutes of scrolling can easily turn into an hour. And before you know it, social media is cutting into the things that matter more: sleep, exercise, work and family time

Last Friday, the 2nd of October, the first media reports emerged of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute in the Russian Federation

Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing wasn’t the first time much of the American public met Dr. Nicole Saphier and heard her perspective; President Donald Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general is a health and wellness influencer who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers through her podcast and social media platforms

Good afternoon to those in the room, and good morning, good afternoon and good evening to those online. 

Good afternoon to everyone in the room, and good morning, good afternoon and good evening to those joining us online

World Teen Mental Wellness Day is not just about checking in on stress levels. It’s about understanding the environment in which teens are growing up. Today’s adolescents are navigating constant exposure to screens, algorithm-driven content, AI tools, and social trends that shape how they see themselves