Resources to combat disconnection.

Lifestyle

Busy or solitary lifestyles limit opportunities for regular social interaction, exacerbating feelings of loneliness​.

Health

Poor health can limit mobility or social engagement, deepening isolation and reducing opportunities for connection​.

Generations

Different generational values and communication styles can create disconnection between age groups, weakening intergenerational bonds​​.

Workplace

Competitive, stressful, or hierarchical work environments can undermine social bonds and foster loneliness​.

Ethnicity & Culture

Racialized groups face systemic barriers and discrimination that increase social exclusion and isolation​.

Men

Social stigma around vulnerability and emotional expression can prevent men from forming close, supportive relationships​.

Women

Social expectations and caregiving roles can leave women with limited time for self-care and meaningful social interaction​​.

Technology & Social Media

Over-reliance on digital interactions can diminish face-to-face social skills, leading to feelings of isolation​.

Community
Forums & Groups

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Dive into the Hub

Knowledge is power, and educating yourself on barriers to social connection leading to isolation and/or loneliness is the first step to getting connected.

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our experts

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Your go-to resource for expert insights and practical solutions to overcome the barriers of social isolation, disconnetion, and loneliness.

About GenWell Hub

At GenWell, we understand social isolation, feelings of disconnection and loneliness and how they can affect anyone. The GenWell Hub helps you explore how these challenges impact your well-being with insights on how to strengthen your social health.

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