The separation of individuals or groups resulting in the lack of or minimizing of social contact and/or communication. This separation may be accomplished by physical separation, by social barriers and by psychological mechanisms. In the latter, there may be interaction but no real communication.
Any behavior caused by or affecting another individual, usually of the same species.
The state of feeling sad or dejected as a result of lack of companionship or being separated from others.
Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.
A subfamily of MURIDAE found nearly world-wide and consisting of about 20 genera. Voles, lemmings, and muskrats are members.
The aggregate of social and cultural institutions, forms, patterns, and processes that influence the life of an individual or community.
Stress wherein emotional factors predominate.
The observable response an animal makes to any situation.
Excessive thirst manifested by excessive fluid intake. It is characteristic of many diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; DIABETES INSIPIDUS; and NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS. The condition may be psychogenic in origin.
'Housing, Animal' refers to the physical structure or environment designed and constructed to provide shelter, protection, and specific living conditions for various domestic or captive animals, meeting their biological and behavioral needs while ensuring their welfare and well-being.
The perceiving of attributes, characteristics, and behaviors of one's associates or social groups.
A stratum of people with similar position and prestige; includes social stratification. Social class is measured by criteria such as education, occupation, and income.
Feeling or emotion of dread, apprehension, and impending disaster but not disabling as with ANXIETY DISORDERS.
Physical manipulation of animals and humans to induce a behavioral or other psychological reaction. In experimental psychology, the animal is handled to induce a stress situation or to study the effects of "gentling" or "mothering".
Adaptation of the person to the social environment. Adjustment may take place by adapting the self to the environment or by changing the environment. (From Campbell, Psychiatric Dictionary, 1996)
The reciprocal interaction of two or more persons.
Social structure of a group as it relates to the relative social rank of dominance status of its members. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.)
The ability of the BRAIN to suppress neuronal responses to external sensory inputs, such as auditory and visual stimuli. Sensory filtering (or gating) allows humans to block out irrelevant, meaningless, or redundant stimuli.
Platforms that provide the ability and tools to create and publish information accessed via the INTERNET. Generally these platforms have three characteristics with content user generated, high degree of interaction between creator and viewer, and easily integrated with other sites.
A complex involuntary response to an unexpected strong stimulus usually auditory in nature.
The use of community resources, individual case work, or group work to promote the adaptive capacities of individuals in relation to their social and economic environments. It includes social service agencies.
An adrenocortical steroid that has modest but significant activities as a mineralocorticoid and a glucocorticoid. (From Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1437)
Social rank-order established by certain behavioral patterns.
A pregnane found in the urine of pregnant women and sows. It has anesthetic, hypnotic, and sedative properties.
Disciplines concerned with the interrelationships of individuals in a social environment including social organizations and institutions. Includes Sociology and Anthropology.
Cell surface proteins that bind corticotropin-releasing hormone with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. The corticotropin releasing-hormone receptors on anterior pituitary cells mediate the stimulation of corticotropin release by hypothalamic corticotropin releasing factor. The physiological consequence of activating corticotropin-releasing hormone receptors on central neurons is not well understood.
The interactions between the anterior pituitary and adrenal glands, in which corticotropin (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex and adrenal cortical hormones suppress the production of corticotropin by the anterior pituitary.
A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)
Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.
Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.
A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.
Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.
Irregular HEART RATE caused by abnormal function of the SINOATRIAL NODE. It is characterized by a greater than 10% change between the maximum and the minimum sinus cycle length or 120 milliseconds.
Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.
Social and economic factors that characterize the individual or group within the social structure.
An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent.
The level of health of the individual, group, or population as subjectively assessed by the individual or by more objective measures.
The physical activity of a human or an animal as a behavioral phenomenon.
The degree of closeness or acceptance an individual or group feels toward another individual or group.
Social process whereby the values, attitudes, or institutions of society, such as education, family, religion, and industry become modified. It includes both the natural process and action programs initiated by members of the community.
A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral and social environment; the overall condition of a human life.
A collection of NEURONS, tracts of NERVE FIBERS, endocrine tissue, and blood vessels in the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARY GLAND. This hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal circulation provides the mechanism for hypothalamic neuroendocrine (HYPOTHALAMIC HORMONES) regulation of pituitary function and the release of various PITUITARY HORMONES into the systemic circulation to maintain HOMEOSTASIS.
Those affective states which can be experienced and have arousing and motivational properties.
Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.
Elements of residence that characterize a population. They are applicable in determining need for and utilization of health services.
A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION.
The measurement of the health status for a given population using a variety of indices, including morbidity, mortality, and available health resources.
The state of not being engaged in a gainful occupation.
The state of society as it exists or in flux. While it usually refers to society as a whole in a specified geographical or political region, it is applicable also to restricted strata of a society.

An analysis of multiple misplaced parental social contingencies. (1/807)

This study analyzed the training of a mother to modify five subclasses of her attention to her young child's noncompliance with instructions, and also displayed the changes in her child's behavior correlated with these events. Training in four subclasses consisted of teaching the mother to withhold various forms of social attention to her daughter's undesired behavior; training in the fifth subclass involved introduction of a brief room-timeout procedure for noncompliance. The effectiveness of the parent-training procedure, consisting of initial instructions and daily feedback, was demonstrated through a multiple-baseline design across the five subclasses of parent behavior. Sequential decreased in the first three subclasses of the mother's social attention to undesired child behavior resulted in incomplete improvements in some child responses; however, a decrease in the fourth subclass resulted in a significant increase in undesired child behavior. Complete remediation of all child behaviors was achieved following the training of a timeout procedure for noncompliance. Postchecks conducted up to 16 weeks later showed that these effects were durable.  (+info)

The effects of social punishment on noncompliance: a comparison with timeout and positive practice. (2/807)

The effects of social punishment, positive practice, and timeout on the noncompliant behavior of four mentally retarded children were assessed in a multitreatment withdrawal design. When programmed, the experimental procedure occurred contigent on non-compliance to experimenter-issued commands. Commands were given at 55-sec intervals throughout each experimental session. The results showed (1) lower levels of noncompliance with social punishment than with the positive-practice or timeout conditions, and (2) that relatively few applications of social punishment were required to obtain this effect. The advantages of social punishment over other punishment procedures, considerations to be made before using it, and the various aspects of the procedure that contribute to its effectiveness were discussed.  (+info)

Blockade of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor activation suppresses learning-induced synaptic elimination. (3/807)

Auditory filial imprinting in the domestic chicken is accompanied by a dramatic loss of spine synapses in two higher associative forebrain areas, the mediorostral neostriatum/hyperstriatum ventrale (MNH) and the dorsocaudal neostriatum (Ndc). The cellular mechanisms that underlie this learning-induced synaptic reorganization are unclear. We found that local pharmacological blockade of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the MNH, a manipulation that has been shown previously to impair auditory imprinting, suppresses the learning-induced spine reduction in this region. Chicks treated with the NMDA receptor antagonist 2-amino-5-phosphonovaleric acid (APV) during the behavioral training for imprinting (postnatal day 0-2) displayed similar spine frequencies at postnatal day 7 as naive control animals, which, in both groups, were significantly higher than in imprinted animals. Because the average dendritic length did not differ between the experimental groups, the reduced spine frequency can be interpreted as a reduction of the total number of spine synapses per neuron. In the Ndc, which is reciprocally connected with the MNH and not directly influenced by the injected drug, learning-induced spine elimination was partly suppressed. Spine frequencies of the APV-treated, behaviorally trained but nonimprinted animals were higher than in the imprinted animals but lower than in the naive animals. These results provide evidence that NMDA receptor activation is required for the learning-induced selective reduction of spine synapses, which may serve as a mechanism of information storage specific for juvenile emotional learning events.  (+info)

Effects of isolation housing and timing of drug administration on amikacin kinetics in mice. (4/807)

AIM: To study the influences of social condition and drug administration time on amikacin metabolism in mice. METHODS: Forty Male ICR mice were randomly assigned into 4 groups according to 1) housing condition: individual housing (I, one mouse in a cage) or aggregated housing (A, 10 mice in a cage) and 2) drug administration time: at midday (D) or at midnight (N), i.e. I-D, I-N, A-D, and A-N groups. Amikacin was injected s.c. 15 mg.kg-1 after 4 wk of raising at D or N. Blood samples were taken at 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 min after medication in each mouse. Plasma amikacin was measured by enzyme immunoassay. The concentration-time data were fitted with one-compartment open model in each mouse and data were analyzed with group t test. RESULTS: The clearance (Cl) of amikacin was larger and the half-life (T1/2) was shorter in A-N group than in A-D or I-N groups respectively. AUC(0-1) in A-N group was less than in I-N group. No differences of kinetic parameters between 2 isolated housing (I-D and I-N) groups were found. CONCLUSION: Aggregated housing and midnight drug administration increased the disposition of amikacin.  (+info)

Socioeconomic status and determinants of hemostatic function in healthy women. (5/807)

Hemostatic factors are reported to be associated with coronary heart disease (CHD). Socioeconomic status (SES) is 1 of the determinants of the hemostatic profile, but the factors underlying this association are not well known. Our aim was to examine determinants of the socioeconomic differences in hemostatic profile. Between 1991 and 1994, we studied 300 healthy women, aged 30 to 65 years, who were representative of women living in the greater Stockholm area. Fibrinogen, factor VII mass concentration (FVII:Ag), activated factor VII (FVIIa), von Willebrand factor (vWF), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) were measured. Educational attainment was used as a measure of SES. Low educational level and an unfavorable hemostatic profile were both associated with older age, unhealthful life style, psychosocial stress, atherogenic biochemical factors, and hypertension. Levels of hemostatic factors increased with lower educational attainment. Independently of age, the differences between the lowest (mandatory) and highest (college/university) education in FVII:Ag levels were 41 microg/L (95% confidence interval [CI], 15 to 66 microg/L, P=0.001), 0.26 g/L (95% CI, 0.10 to 0.42 g/L, P=0.001) in fibrinogen levels, and 0.11 U/mL (95% CI, 0.09 to 0.12 U/mL, P=0.03) in levels of vWF. The corresponding differences in FVIIa and PAI-1 were not statistically significant. With further adjustment for menopausal status, family history of CHD, marital status, psychosocial stress, lifestyle patterns, biochemical factors, and hypertension, statistically significant differences between mandatory and college/university education were observed in FVII:Ag (difference=34 microg/L; 95% CI, 2 to 65 microg/L, P=0.05) but not in fibrinogen (difference=0.03 g/L; 95% CI, -0.13 to 0.19 g/L, P=0.92) or in vWF (difference=0.06 U/mL; 95% CI, -0.10 to 0.22 U/mL, P=0.45). An educational gradient was most consistent and statistically significant for FVII:Ag, fibrinogen, and vWF. Age, psychosocial stress, unhealthful life style, atherogenic biochemical factors, and hypertension mediated the association of low educational level with elevated levels of fibrinogen and vWF. Psychosocial stress and unhealthful life style were the most important contributing factors. There was an independent association between education and FVII:Ag, which could not be explained by any of these factors.  (+info)

Suppression of the secretion of luteinizing hormone due to isolation/restraint stress in gonadectomised rams and ewes is influenced by sex steroids. (6/807)

In this study we used an isolation/restraint stress to test the hypothesis that stress will affect the secretion of LH differently in gonadectomised rams and ewes treated with different combinations of sex steroids. Romney Marsh sheep were gonadectomised two weeks prior to these experiments. In the first experiment male and female sheep were treated with vehicle or different sex steroids for 7 days prior to the application of the isolation/restraint stress. Male sheep received either i.m. oil (control rams) or 6 mg testosterone propionate injections every 12 h. Female sheep were given empty s.c. implants (control ewes), or 2x1 cm s.c. implants containing oestradiol, or an intravaginal controlled internal drug release device containing 0.3 g progesterone, or the combination of oestradiol and progesterone. There were four animals in each group. On the day of application of the isolation/restraint stress, blood samples were collected every 10 min for 16 h for the subsequent measurement of plasma LH and cortisol concentrations. After 8 h the stress was applied for 4 h. Two weeks later, blood samples were collected for a further 16 h from the control rams and ewes, but on this day no stress was imposed. In the second experiment, separate control gonadectomised rams and ewes (n=4/group) were studied for 7 h on 3 consecutive days, when separate treatments were applied. On day 1, the animals received no treatment; on day 2, isolation/restraint stress was applied after 3 h; and on day 3, an i. v. injection of 2 microg/kg ACTH1-24 was given after 3 h. On each day, blood samples were collected every 10 min and the LH response to the i.v. injection of 500 ng GnRH administered after 5 h of sampling was measured. In Experiment 1, the secretion of LH was suppressed during isolation/restraint in all groups but the parameters of LH secretion (LH pulse frequency and amplitude) that were affected varied between groups. In control rams, LH pulse amplitude, and not frequency, was decreased during isolation/restraint whereas in rams treated with testosterone propionate the stressor reduced pulse frequency and not amplitude. In control ewes, isolation/restraint decreased LH pulse frequency but not amplitude. Isolation/restraint reduced both LH pulse frequency and amplitude in ewes treated with oestradiol, LH pulse frequency in ewes treated with progesterone and only LH pulse amplitude in ewes treated with both oestradiol and progesterone. There was no change in LH secretion during the day of no stress. Plasma concentrations of cortisol were higher during isolation/restraint than on the day of no stress. On the day of isolation/restraint maximal concentrations of cortisol were observed during the application of the stressor but there were no differences between groups in the magnitude of this response. In Experiment 2, isolation/restraint reduced the LH response to GnRH in rams but not ewes and ACTH reduced the LH response to GnRH both in rams and ewes. Our results show that the mechanism(s) by which isolation/restraint stress suppresses LH secretion in sheep is influenced by sex steroids. The predominance of particular sex steroids in the circulation may affect the extent to which stress inhibits the secretion of GnRH from the hypothalamus and/or the responsiveness of the pituitary gland to the actions of GnRH. There are also differences between the sexes in the effects of stress on LH secretion that are independent of the sex steroids.  (+info)

Developing communality: family-centered programs to improve children's health and well-being. (7/807)

Despite decades of enormous investment in research and public programs, the United States continues to face pandemics of preventable health problems such as low birth weight, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and interpersonal violence. With some justification, these problems have been blamed on the failings of families. The reasons why families may function poorly in their child-rearing roles have not been coherently or vigorously addressed by our social policies; sometimes these policies have aggravated the problems. This paper provides background to allow a better understanding of families' role in the social determination of children's health, and argues for programs and policies that assist families through the creation of social supports embedded in communities that are characterized by trust and mutual obligation.  (+info)

An expansion of the peer-tutoring paradigm: cross-age peer tutoring of social skills among socially rejected boys. (8/807)

We examined the effects of a cross-age peer-tutoring program on the social skills of 2 sixth-grade and 2 kindergarten socially rejected and isolated boys. Peer tutoring consisted of the older boys conducting social skills training with their younger tutees. The frequency of positive social interactions increased for all 4 boys, with maintenance of treatment gains following a 5-week interval.  (+info)

Social isolation, in the context of health and medicine, refers to the lack of social connections, interactions, or engagement with other people or communities. It is a state of being separated from others, lacking companionship or meaningful communication, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection. Social isolation can be self-imposed or imposed by external factors such as mobility issues, loss of loved ones, or discrimination. Prolonged social isolation has been linked to various negative health outcomes, including mental health disorders, cognitive decline, and increased risk for chronic conditions like heart disease and stroke.

Social behavior, in the context of medicine and psychology, refers to the ways in which individuals interact and engage with others within their social environment. It involves various actions, communications, and responses that are influenced by cultural norms, personal values, emotional states, and cognitive processes. These behaviors can include but are not limited to communication, cooperation, competition, empathy, altruism, aggression, and conformity.

Abnormalities in social behavior may indicate underlying mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or personality disorders. Therefore, understanding and analyzing social behavior is an essential aspect of diagnosing and treating various psychological and psychiatric conditions.

Loneliness is not a medical condition itself, but it's a state of distress or discomfort that can have significant physical and mental health consequences. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines loneliness as "being without company" and "feeling sad because one has no friends or company." While there isn't a specific medical definition for loneliness, it is widely recognized by healthcare professionals as a risk factor for various negative health outcomes.

Chronic loneliness can contribute to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. It may also have physical health consequences, including increased risks of cardiovascular disease, weakened immune system, cognitive decline, and even premature mortality. Therefore, addressing loneliness is an essential aspect of maintaining overall well-being and preventing various health complications.

Social support in a medical context refers to the resources and assistance provided by an individual's social network, including family, friends, peers, and community groups. These resources can include emotional, informational, and instrumental support, which help individuals cope with stress, manage health conditions, and maintain their overall well-being.

Emotional support involves providing empathy, care, and encouragement to help an individual feel valued, understood, and cared for. Informational support refers to the provision of advice, guidance, and knowledge that can help an individual make informed decisions about their health or other aspects of their life. Instrumental support includes practical assistance such as help with daily tasks, financial aid, or access to resources.

Social support has been shown to have a positive impact on physical and mental health outcomes, including reduced stress levels, improved immune function, better coping skills, and increased resilience. It can also play a critical role in promoting healthy behaviors, such as adherence to medical treatments and lifestyle changes.

Arvicolinae is a subfamily of rodents that includes voles, lemmings, and muskrats. These small mammals are characterized by their short legs, rounded bodies, and short tails. They are primarily found in the northern hemisphere, with the majority of species living in North America and Eurasia.

Arvicolines are known for their high reproductive rate and ability to survive in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, tundra, and wetlands. They have a unique set of teeth called hypsodont teeth, which continue to grow throughout their lives. This adaptation allows them to wear down their teeth as they gnaw on tough plant material.

Many arvicoline species are important prey animals for larger predators, such as hawks, owls, and foxes. Some species, like the muskrat, are also hunted by humans for their fur or meat. In recent years, some arvicoline populations have experienced dramatic fluctuations in size due to changes in their habitats and food supplies, leading to concerns about their conservation status.

A "social environment" is not a term that has a specific medical definition, but it is often used in the context of public health and social sciences to refer to the physical and social conditions, relationships, and organized institutions that influence the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

The social environment includes factors such as:

* Social support networks (family, friends, community)
* Cultural norms and values
* Socioeconomic status (income, education, occupation)
* Housing and neighborhood conditions
* Access to resources (food, healthcare, transportation)
* Exposure to discrimination, violence, and other stressors

These factors can have a significant impact on health outcomes, as they can influence behaviors related to health (such as diet, exercise, and substance use), as well as exposure to disease and access to healthcare. Understanding the social environment is essential for developing effective public health interventions and policies that promote health equity and reduce health disparities.

Psychological stress is the response of an individual's mind and body to challenging or demanding situations. It can be defined as a state of emotional and physical tension resulting from adversity, demand, or change. This response can involve a variety of symptoms, including emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological components.

Emotional responses may include feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or frustration. Cognitive responses might involve difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts, or negative thinking patterns. Behaviorally, psychological stress can lead to changes in appetite, sleep patterns, social interactions, and substance use. Physiologically, the body's "fight-or-flight" response is activated, leading to increased heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and other symptoms.

Psychological stress can be caused by a wide range of factors, including work or school demands, financial problems, relationship issues, traumatic events, chronic illness, and major life changes. It's important to note that what causes stress in one person may not cause stress in another, as individual perceptions and coping mechanisms play a significant role.

Chronic psychological stress can have negative effects on both mental and physical health, increasing the risk of conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Therefore, it's essential to identify sources of stress and develop effective coping strategies to manage and reduce its impact.

'Animal behavior' refers to the actions or responses of animals to various stimuli, including their interactions with the environment and other individuals. It is the study of the actions of animals, whether they are instinctual, learned, or a combination of both. Animal behavior includes communication, mating, foraging, predator avoidance, and social organization, among other things. The scientific study of animal behavior is called ethology. This field seeks to understand the evolutionary basis for behaviors as well as their physiological and psychological mechanisms.

Polydipsia is a medical term that describes excessive thirst or an abnormally increased desire to drink fluids. It is often associated with conditions that cause increased fluid loss, such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus, as well as certain psychiatric disorders that can lead to excessive water intake. Polydipsia should not be confused with simple dehydration, where the body's overall water content is reduced due to inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss. Instead, polydipsia refers to a persistent and strong drive to drink fluids, even when the body is adequately hydrated. Prolonged polydipsia can lead to complications such as hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood) and may indicate an underlying medical issue that requires further evaluation and treatment.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Housing, Animal" is not a standard term in medical terminology. Medical terminology typically relates to the human body, diseases, treatments, and healthcare practices. "Housing, Animal" would be more related to veterinary medicine or animal care fields, which pertain to the accommodation and environment provided for animals. If you have any questions related to medical terminology, I'd be happy to help!

Social perception, in the context of psychology and social sciences, refers to the ability to interpret and understand other people's behavior, emotions, and intentions. It is the process by which we make sense of the social world around us, by observing and interpreting cues such as facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and situational context.

In medical terminology, social perception is not a specific diagnosis or condition, but rather a cognitive skill that can be affected in various mental and neurological disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. For example, individuals with autism may have difficulty interpreting social cues and understanding other people's emotions and intentions, while those with schizophrenia may have distorted perceptions of social situations and interactions.

Healthcare professionals who work with patients with cognitive or neurological disorders may assess their social perception skills as part of a comprehensive evaluation, in order to develop appropriate interventions and support strategies.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "social class" is not a term that has a medical definition. It is a sociological concept that refers to the grouping of individuals in a society based on their shared economic and social positions. This can include factors such as income, education, occupation, and wealth.

However, social class can have an impact on health outcomes and access to healthcare. For example, people in lower socioeconomic groups are more likely to experience chronic diseases, mental health disorders, and have limited access to quality healthcare services compared to those in higher socioeconomic groups. This relationship is often referred to as the "social determinants of health."

Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. In a medical context, anxiety refers to a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of excessive and persistent worry, fear, or panic that interfere with daily activities. It can also be a symptom of other medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, or substance abuse disorders. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias.

Social adjustment, in the context of mental health and psychology, refers to an individual's ability to adapt and function effectively within their social environment. It involves developing and maintaining positive relationships with others, fulfilling various social roles (such as being a family member, friend, or employee), and meeting the expectations and demands of one's social group.

Social adjustment can be affected by various factors, including an individual's personality traits, coping skills, mental and physical health status, and life experiences. Poor social adjustment can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and dissatisfaction with life, as well as increased risk for mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.

Assessing social adjustment is an important aspect of mental health care, as it can provide valuable insights into an individual's overall functioning and quality of life. Treatments such as psychotherapy and social skills training may be used to help improve social adjustment in individuals who are struggling in this area.

Interpersonal relations, in the context of medicine and healthcare, refer to the interactions and relationships between patients and healthcare professionals, as well as among healthcare professionals themselves. These relationships are crucial in the delivery of care and can significantly impact patient outcomes. Positive interpersonal relations can lead to improved communication, increased trust, greater patient satisfaction, and better adherence to treatment plans. On the other hand, negative or strained interpersonal relations can result in poor communication, mistrust, dissatisfaction, and non-adherence.

Healthcare professionals are trained to develop effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity, to build positive relationships with their patients. Effective interpersonal relations also involve clear and concise communication, setting appropriate boundaries, and managing conflicts in a constructive manner. In addition, positive interpersonal relations among healthcare professionals can promote collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing, leading to improved patient care and safety.

"Social dominance" is not a term that has a specific medical definition. However, it is a concept that is often used in the social sciences, including sociology, psychology, and anthropology. It refers to the degree of control, influence, or power that an individual or group has over others within a particular social context or hierarchy.

In some cases, social dominance may be associated with certain medical conditions or situations. For example, individuals with antisocial personality disorder or other psychiatric disorders may exhibit dominant behaviors as part of their symptoms. Similarly, social dominance can be a factor in the development and maintenance of certain types of relationships, such as those seen in abusive or coercive relationships.

However, it's important to note that social dominance is not a medical diagnosis or condition in and of itself. Rather, it is a social phenomenon that can intersect with various medical and psychological issues.

Sensory gating is a term used in neuroscience and psychology to describe the brain's ability to filter out redundant or unnecessary sensory information. It is a fundamental process that allows the nervous system to focus attention on relevant stimuli while suppressing irrelevant ones, thereby preventing overwhelming of the brain with too much information.

In medical terms, sensory gating is often assessed through the use of electrophysiological measures such as event-related potentials (ERPs) or auditory evoked potentials (AEPs). One commonly used measure of sensory gating is the P50 suppression ratio, which compares the amplitude of the P50 waveform in response to the first and second stimuli in a paired-stimulus paradigm. A reduced P50 suppression ratio indicates impaired sensory gating, which has been associated with various neurological and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Overall, sensory gating is a crucial mechanism for maintaining appropriate sensory processing and cognitive functioning in everyday life.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Social Media" is a term related to communication technologies, particularly websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. It is not a medical concept or term, and therefore, it does not have a medical definition. If you have any questions about medical terms or concepts, I'd be happy to help with those!

A startle reaction is a natural, defensive response to an unexpected stimulus that is characterized by a sudden contraction of muscles, typically in the face, neck, and arms. It's a reflexive action that occurs involuntarily and is mediated by the brainstem. The startle reaction can be observed in many different species, including humans, and is thought to have evolved as a protective mechanism to help organisms respond quickly to potential threats. In addition to the muscle contraction, the startle response may also include other physiological changes such as an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

Social work is a professional field of practice that promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. According to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), social work involves "the application of social sciences, theory, knowledge, and skills to effect positive changes in individuals, groups, communities, and societies."

Social workers are trained to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities to address a wide range of social, emotional, and practical needs. They help people navigate complex systems, access resources, and advocate for their rights. Social workers may be employed in various settings, including hospitals, mental health clinics, schools, community centers, and government agencies.

In medical settings, social work is often focused on helping patients and their families cope with illness, disability, or injury. Medical social workers provide counseling, support, and advocacy to help patients and families navigate the healthcare system, access needed resources, and make informed decisions about treatment options. They may also assist with discharge planning, coordinating care transitions, and connecting patients with community-based services.

Medical social work is a specialized area of practice that requires knowledge and skills in areas such as psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Medical social workers must be able to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and families, and have a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact of illness on individuals and communities.

Corticosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in many animals, including humans. It is a type of glucocorticoid steroid hormone that plays an important role in the body's response to stress, immune function, metabolism, and regulation of inflammation. Corticosterone helps to regulate the balance of sodium and potassium in the body and also plays a role in the development and functioning of the nervous system. It is the primary glucocorticoid hormone in rodents, while cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid hormone in humans and other primates.

A social hierarchy in the context of medicine and public health often refers to the organization of individuals or groups based on their relative status, power, or influence within a society or community. This structure can have significant implications for health outcomes and access to care. For instance, those with higher socioeconomic status (SES) tend to have better health and longer lifespans than those with lower SES, due in part to factors such as better access to healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, and educational opportunities.

Social hierarchies can also intersect with other forms of inequality, such as racism, sexism, and ableism, to create additional barriers to health and well-being for marginalized communities. Understanding the role of social hierarchy in health is crucial for developing effective public health interventions and policies that address these underlying determinants of health.

Pregnenolone is defined as a neurosteroid, which is a steroid hormone that is produced in the nervous system. It is synthesized from cholesterol and is the precursor to other steroid hormones, including progesterone, cortisol, and the sex hormones (estrogens and androgens). Pregnenolone has been shown to have a number of important functions in the body, including modulation of neurotransmitter systems, regulation of ion channels, and protection of nerve cells from damage. It is thought to play a role in various physiological processes, such as memory, learning, and mood regulation. However, more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Social Sciences" is a broad term that refers to academic disciplines that study human society and social relationships. It includes fields such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, and economics. These subjects are considered part of the liberal arts and humanities, not medical sciences.

However, aspects of social sciences can intersect with medical studies in areas like medical anthropology, health psychology, sociology of health and illness, and psychiatry. For instance, medical anthropologists might study how cultural factors influence healthcare practices, while health psychologists examine the role of behavior and mental processes in health and illness.

If you're looking for a definition related to medical sciences, perhaps there was some confusion with the term. Could you please clarify or provide more context?

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) receptors are a type of G protein-coupled receptor found on the surface of cells in various tissues throughout the body. They play a critical role in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is responsible for the body's stress response.

There are two main types of CRH receptors: CRH-R1 and CRH-R2. When CRH binds to these receptors, it triggers a series of intracellular signaling events that ultimately lead to the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. ACTH then stimulates the production and release of cortisol, a steroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism, immune function, and stress response.

In addition to their role in the HPA axis, CRH receptors have been implicated in a variety of other physiological processes, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and pain perception. Dysregulation of the CRH system has been associated with several psychiatric and neurological disorders, making CRH receptors an important target for drug development in these areas.

The pituitary-adrenal system, also known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, is a complex set of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands. This system plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress through the release of hormones that regulate various physiological processes.

The hypothalamus, located within the brain, receives information from the nervous system about the internal and external environment and responds by releasing corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and vasopressin. These hormones then travel to the anterior pituitary gland, where they stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

ACTH is transported through the bloodstream to the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys. The adrenal glands consist of two parts: the outer cortex and the inner medulla. ACTH specifically targets the adrenal cortex, causing it to release cortisol and other glucocorticoids, as well as androgens such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

Cortisol has numerous effects on metabolism, immune function, and cardiovascular regulation. It helps regulate blood sugar levels, suppresses the immune system, and aids in the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to provide energy during stressful situations. DHEA can be converted into male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogens) in various tissues throughout the body.

The pituitary-adrenal system is tightly regulated through negative feedback mechanisms. High levels of cortisol, for example, inhibit the release of CRH and ACTH from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, respectively, thereby limiting further cortisol production. Dysregulation of this system has been implicated in several medical conditions, including Cushing's syndrome (overproduction of cortisol) and Addison's disease (underproduction of cortisol).

Psychological adaptation refers to the process by which individuals adjust and cope with stressors, challenges, or changes in their environment or circumstances. It involves modifying thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and copabilities to reduce the negative impact of these stressors and promote well-being. Psychological adaptation can occur at different levels, including intrapersonal (within the individual), interpersonal (between individuals), and cultural (within a group or society).

Examples of psychological adaptation include:

* Cognitive restructuring: changing negative thoughts and beliefs to more positive or adaptive ones
* Emotion regulation: managing and reducing intense or distressing emotions
* Problem-solving: finding solutions to practical challenges or obstacles
* Seeking social support: reaching out to others for help, advice, or comfort
* Developing coping strategies: using effective ways to deal with stressors or difficulties
* Cultivating resilience: bouncing back from adversity and learning from negative experiences.

Psychological adaptation is an important aspect of mental health and well-being, as it helps individuals adapt to new situations, overcome challenges, and maintain a sense of control and optimism in the face of stressors or changes.

A questionnaire in the medical context is a standardized, systematic, and structured tool used to gather information from individuals regarding their symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, or other health-related factors. It typically consists of a series of written questions that can be either self-administered or administered by an interviewer. Questionnaires are widely used in various areas of healthcare, including clinical research, epidemiological studies, patient care, and health services evaluation to collect data that can inform diagnosis, treatment planning, and population health management. They provide a consistent and organized method for obtaining information from large groups or individual patients, helping to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection while minimizing bias and variability in the information gathered.

Depression is a mood disorder that is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. It can also cause significant changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, and behavior. Depression can interfere with daily life and normal functioning, and it can increase the risk of suicide and other mental health disorders. The exact cause of depression is not known, but it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. There are several types of depression, including major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. Treatment for depression typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is a statistical technique used to compare the means of two or more groups and determine whether there are any significant differences between them. It is a way to analyze the variance in a dataset to determine whether the variability between groups is greater than the variability within groups, which can indicate that the groups are significantly different from one another.

ANOVA is based on the concept of partitioning the total variance in a dataset into two components: variance due to differences between group means (also known as "between-group variance") and variance due to differences within each group (also known as "within-group variance"). By comparing these two sources of variance, ANOVA can help researchers determine whether any observed differences between groups are statistically significant, or whether they could have occurred by chance.

ANOVA is a widely used technique in many areas of research, including biology, psychology, engineering, and business. It is often used to compare the means of two or more experimental groups, such as a treatment group and a control group, to determine whether the treatment had a significant effect. ANOVA can also be used to compare the means of different populations or subgroups within a population, to identify any differences that may exist between them.

Aggression is defined in medical terms as behavior that is intended to cause harm or damage to another individual or their property. It can take the form of verbal or physical actions and can be a symptom of various mental health disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, conduct disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and dementia. Aggression can also be a side effect of certain medications or a result of substance abuse. It is important to note that aggression can have serious consequences, including physical injury, emotional trauma, and legal repercussions. If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with aggression, it is recommended to seek help from a mental health professional.

Sinus arrhythmia is a type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) where the normal rhythm generated by the sinus node in the heart varies in rate or pattern. The sinus node is the natural pacemaker of the heart and usually sets a steady pace for heartbeats. However, in sinus arrhythmia, the heart rate may speed up or slow down abnormally during breathing in (inspiration) or breathing out (expiration).

When the heart rate increases during inspiration, it is called "inspiratory sinus arrhythmia," and when the heart rate decreases during expiration, it is called "expiratory sinus arrhythmia." Most people experience a mild form of inspiratory sinus arrhythmia, which is considered normal, especially in children and young adults.

However, if the variation in heart rate is significant or accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, it may require medical evaluation and treatment. Sinus arrhythmia can be caused by various factors, including lung disease, heart disease, electrolyte imbalances, or the use of certain medications.

Physical restraint, in a medical context, refers to the use of physical force or equipment to limit a person's movements or access to their own body. This is typically done to prevent harm to the individual themselves or to others. It can include various devices such as wrist restraints, vest restraints, or bed rails. The use of physical restraints should be a last resort and must be in accordance with established guidelines and regulations to ensure the safety and rights of the patient are respected.

Socioeconomic factors are a range of interconnected conditions and influences that affect the opportunities and resources a person or group has to maintain and improve their health and well-being. These factors include:

1. Economic stability: This includes employment status, job security, income level, and poverty status. Lower income and lack of employment are associated with poorer health outcomes.
2. Education: Higher levels of education are generally associated with better health outcomes. Education can affect a person's ability to access and understand health information, as well as their ability to navigate the healthcare system.
3. Social and community context: This includes factors such as social support networks, discrimination, and community safety. Strong social supports and positive community connections are associated with better health outcomes, while discrimination and lack of safety can negatively impact health.
4. Healthcare access and quality: Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare is an important socioeconomic factor that can significantly impact a person's health. Factors such as insurance status, availability of providers, and cultural competency of healthcare systems can all affect healthcare access and quality.
5. Neighborhood and built environment: The physical conditions in which people live, work, and play can also impact their health. Factors such as housing quality, transportation options, availability of healthy foods, and exposure to environmental hazards can all influence health outcomes.

Socioeconomic factors are often interrelated and can have a cumulative effect on health outcomes. For example, someone who lives in a low-income neighborhood with limited access to healthy foods and safe parks may also face challenges related to employment, education, and healthcare access that further impact their health. Addressing socioeconomic factors is an important part of promoting health equity and reducing health disparities.

A depressive disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also include changes in sleep, appetite, energy levels, concentration, and self-esteem, as well as thoughts of death or suicide. Depressive disorders can vary in severity and duration, with some people experiencing mild and occasional symptoms, while others may have severe and chronic symptoms that interfere with their ability to function in daily life.

There are several types of depressive disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), persistent depressive disorder (PDD), and postpartum depression. MDD is characterized by symptoms that interfere significantly with a person's ability to function and last for at least two weeks, while PDD involves chronic low-grade depression that lasts for two years or more. Postpartum depression occurs in women after childbirth and can range from mild to severe.

Depressive disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Treatment typically involves a combination of medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), and lifestyle changes.

Health status is a term used to describe the overall condition of an individual's health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. It is often assessed through various measures such as medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and self-reported health assessments. Health status can be used to identify health disparities, track changes in population health over time, and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.

"Motor activity" is a general term used in the field of medicine and neuroscience to refer to any kind of physical movement or action that is generated by the body's motor system. The motor system includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles that work together to produce movements such as walking, talking, reaching for an object, or even subtle actions like moving your eyes.

Motor activity can be voluntary, meaning it is initiated intentionally by the individual, or involuntary, meaning it is triggered automatically by the nervous system without conscious control. Examples of voluntary motor activity include deliberately lifting your arm or kicking a ball, while examples of involuntary motor activity include heartbeat, digestion, and reflex actions like jerking your hand away from a hot stove.

Abnormalities in motor activity can be a sign of neurological or muscular disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis. Assessment of motor activity is often used in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

"Social distancing" is not a term with a specific medical definition. However, in the context of public health and infectious diseases, it generally refers to measures taken to reduce close physical contact between people in order to prevent or slow down the spread of an infectious agent. This can include things like keeping a certain distance from others, avoiding crowded places, and limiting gatherings. The specific recommendations for social distancing can vary depending on the situation and the nature of the infectious agent.

"Social change" is not a medical term, but it refers to the alterations in human interactions and relationships that transform cultural patterns, social institutions, and organizational structures within societies over time. While not a medical concept itself, social change can have significant impacts on health and healthcare. For example, shifts in societal values and norms around tobacco use or access to mental health services can influence public health outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Quality of Life (QOL) is a broad, multidimensional concept that usually includes an individual's physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, personal beliefs, and their relationship to salient features of their environment. It reflects the impact of disease and treatment on a patient's overall well-being and ability to function in daily life.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines QOL as "an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns." It is a subjective concept, meaning it can vary greatly from person to person.

In healthcare, QOL is often used as an outcome measure in clinical trials and other research studies to assess the impact of interventions or treatments on overall patient well-being.

The Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal system, also known as the hypothalamic-pituitary system, is a crucial part of the endocrine system that regulates many bodily functions. It consists of two main components: the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.

The hypothalamus is a region in the brain that receives information from various parts of the body and integrates them to regulate vital functions such as body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional behavior. It also produces and releases neurohormones that control the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland.

The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus. It consists of two parts: the anterior pituitary (also called adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (also called neurohypophysis). The anterior pituitary produces and releases several hormones that regulate various bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. The posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, including antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal system works together to maintain homeostasis in the body by regulating various physiological processes through hormonal signaling. Dysfunction of this system can lead to several endocrine disorders, such as diabetes insipidus, pituitary tumors, and hypothalamic-pituitary axis disorders.

Emotions are complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. Emotions can be short-lived, such as a flash of anger, or more long-lasting, such as enduring sadness. They can also vary in intensity, from mild irritation to intense joy or fear.

Emotions are often distinguished from other psychological states, such as moods and temperament, which may be less specific and more enduring. Emotions are typically thought to have a clear cause or object, such as feeling happy when you receive good news or feeling anxious before a job interview.

There are many different emotions that people can experience, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and shame. These emotions are often thought to serve important adaptive functions, helping individuals respond to challenges and opportunities in their environment.

In medical contexts, emotions may be relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder. Abnormalities in emotional processing and regulation have been implicated in many psychiatric illnesses, and therapies that target these processes may be effective in treating these conditions.

"Sex factors" is a term used in medicine and epidemiology to refer to the differences in disease incidence, prevalence, or response to treatment that are observed between males and females. These differences can be attributed to biological differences such as genetics, hormones, and anatomy, as well as social and cultural factors related to gender.

For example, some conditions such as autoimmune diseases, depression, and osteoporosis are more common in women, while others such as cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer are more prevalent in men. Additionally, sex differences have been observed in the effectiveness and side effects of various medications and treatments.

It is important to consider sex factors in medical research and clinical practice to ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective care.

I'm happy to help, but I need to clarify that "residence characteristics" is not a commonly used medical term. It is more related to the field of public health or epidemiology. However, if you are asking for the characteristics of a residence that could be relevant to medical or health research, they might include:

1. Housing type (single-family home, apartment, mobile home, etc.)
2. Age and condition of the housing unit
3. Presence of environmental hazards (lead paint, asbestos, radon, etc.)
4. Quality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
5. Access to clean water and sanitation facilities
6. Safety features (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, etc.)
7. Presence of pests (rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs, etc.)
8. Neighborhood characteristics (crime rates, access to healthy food options, walkability, etc.)

These factors can all have an impact on the health outcomes of individuals and communities, and are often studied in public health research.

Oxytocin is a hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including social bonding, childbirth, and breastfeeding. During childbirth, oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions to facilitate labor and delivery. After giving birth, oxytocin continues to be released in large amounts during breastfeeding, promoting milk letdown and contributing to the development of the maternal-infant bond.

In social contexts, oxytocin has been referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle hormone," as it is involved in social bonding, trust, and attachment. It can be released during physical touch, such as hugging or cuddling, and may contribute to feelings of warmth and closeness between individuals.

In addition to its roles in childbirth, breastfeeding, and social bonding, oxytocin has been implicated in other physiological functions, including regulating blood pressure, reducing anxiety, and modulating pain perception.

Health status indicators are measures used to assess and monitor the health and well-being of a population. They provide information about various aspects of health, such as mortality rates, morbidity rates, prevalence of chronic diseases, lifestyle factors, environmental exposures, and access to healthcare services. These indicators can be used to identify trends and disparities in health outcomes, inform policy decisions, allocate resources, and evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions. Examples of health status indicators include life expectancy, infant mortality rate, prevalence of diabetes, smoking rates, and access to primary care.

Unemployment is an economic concept rather than a medical one. It refers to the situation where individuals who are actively seeking employment are unable to find work. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other medical bodies do not provide a specific medical definition for unemployment. However, unemployment can have significant impacts on both physical and mental health, leading to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and poor physical health.

Medical professionals may use the term "social conditions" to refer to various environmental and sociological factors that can impact an individual's health and well-being. These conditions can include things like:

* Socioeconomic status (SES): This refers to a person's position in society, which is often determined by their income, education level, and occupation. People with lower SES are more likely to experience poor health outcomes due to factors such as limited access to healthcare, nutritious food, and safe housing.
* Social determinants of health (SDOH): These are the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. Examples include poverty, discrimination, housing instability, education level, and access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities.
* Social support: This refers to the emotional, informational, and instrumental assistance that individuals receive from their social networks, including family, friends, neighbors, and community members. Strong social support is associated with better health outcomes, while lack of social support can contribute to poor health.
* Social isolation: This occurs when people are disconnected from others and have limited social contacts or interactions. Social isolation can lead to negative health outcomes such as depression, cognitive decline, and increased risk for chronic diseases.
* Community context: The physical and social characteristics of the communities in which people live can also impact their health. Factors such as access to green spaces, transportation options, and safe housing can all contribute to better health outcomes.

Overall, social conditions can have a significant impact on an individual's health and well-being, and addressing these factors is essential for promoting health equity and improving overall public health.

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  • This resource seeks to provide assistance for a wide range of issues affecting older Americans, including social isolation and loneliness. (nih.gov)
  • Even prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly increased the prevalence of isolation and loneliness, researchers have been concerned about a rising 'epidemic of loneliness. (eurekalert.org)
  • Our work provides critical insight into the effects of isolation on bone and has key clinical implications as we grapple with the long-term health impacts of the rise in social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic," Mountain said. (eurekalert.org)
  • That's according to a new report that explores how the pandemic has affected the social wellbeing of people who live in the city. (cbc.ca)
  • That's according to the Toronto Social Capital Study 2022 , a sweeping report released Tuesday that explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the wellbeing of people who live in the city through a wide range of perspectives. (cbc.ca)
  • Meanwhile, the report found that the pandemic and governments' responses to it seem to have had profound impacts on peoples' social support systems. (cbc.ca)
  • An article in The Wall Street Journal exposed the impact of pandemic-related social isolation on children and adolescents: "'Of all age groups, this virus is probably more socially devastating to teens than any other group. (fee.org)
  • A new report released this month by the Children's Hospital of Chicago found that 63 percent of teens are using social media more than they did pre-pandemic, and more than half of their parents indicate that social media use is having a negative impact on their kids. (fee.org)
  • For many, particularly older adults who are more likely to live alone and whose social circles tend to be smaller, this will exacerbate the social isolation and loneliness that many individuals are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (caregiver.com)
  • An n4a report conducted in the early months of the pandemic found that 60 percent of n4a's Area Agency on Aging members were already seeing the negative health effects of social isolation and 83 percent wanted guidance on technology that could help them address social isolation in their communities. (caregiver.com)
  • This year, based on what we heard from our members who are on the ground in their communities working directly with older adults, no issue is more important to older adults than preventing the social isolation and loneliness that may occur during the pandemic. (caregiver.com)
  • The implications of social isolation for adverse health outcomes have become increasingly salient in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath," the authors noted. (mcknights.com)
  • Research examining the burden of social isolation on hospitalization and nursing home use among older adults is critical to informing efforts that have stemmed from the pandemic to reduce social isolation among older adults. (mcknights.com)
  • People were dying from social isolation and loneliness during the pandemic," Christy Avery, Altarum's project lead on the study, told McKnight's . (mcknights.com)
  • Social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of psychosocial determinants of cardiovascular diseases. (stanford.edu)
  • Is social isolation and loneliness a health pandemic? (stanford.edu)
  • To address heart failure and the health pandemic that social disconnectedness has created, there is an urgent need for community-level strategies aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness. (stanford.edu)
  • Most countries have been struggling with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic imposing social isolation on their citizens. (frontiersin.org)
  • The present study focused on the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, investigating the link between forced isolation and mental health by accounting for the role of the regional contagion rate, offline and online social contacts, and the adequacy of living space. (frontiersin.org)
  • The stress and social isolation mandated by a global pandemic only made matters worse. (wfyi.org)
  • Social isolation has gained significant attention in the past decade, especially due to restrictions implemented for the COVID-19 pandemic, but more work needs to be done to identify at-risk populations and create tools for providers and caregivers to minimize risk, the researchers say. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • During this pandemic, many of us are experiencing an involuntary fast from human contact as we practice social distancing. (plough.com)
  • Many health care providers - long before this pandemic began - have considered social isolation and loneliness to be a hidden health crisis in our country. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Experts are concerned that even after this pandemic is over, social isolation may continue at an even higher rate across societies globally as an expanding chronic crisis. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • One of the main strategies used to contain the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic was social isolation. (bvsalud.org)
  • The only keyword-searchable social app that helps you make genuine connections with people with similar interests, now with added functions for the times of Covid19 pandemic. (who.int)
  • Social restrictions related to the pandemic are likely to have increased alcohol and other substance use as well as online gaming and gambling in different segments of the population. (who.int)
  • Learn more about the statewide effort to combat social isolation here . (ageoptions.org)
  • Basic communications technology is a great tool to combat social isolation," says Mfon Umoh, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in geriatric medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • It is designed to combat social isolation by letting players from around the world meet remotely and tend their gardens together, forming connections nonverbally. (northsearegion.eu)
  • So what can advocates be doing to combat social isolation? (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Calling on your base of most involved individuals to check-in on other people you've connected with in the past goes a long way to combat social isolation and enhance organizing. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Social isolation may negatively impact bone health, suggests a study conducted in mice being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill. (eurekalert.org)
  • In 2023, researchers from UK published a study showing the association of social isolation and loneliness with incident heart failure on over 400,000 adults between 40 and 69 years. (stanford.edu)
  • The results showed that the older individuals are, the greater the extent to which social isolation impacts their health. (eurekalert.org)
  • While both social isolation and loneliness can affect health throughout the life course, this report focuses on the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness among adults aged 50 and older. (nih.gov)
  • Therefore, this report focuses on the role of the health care system as a key and relatively untapped partner in efforts to identify, prevent, and mitigate the adverse health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults. (nih.gov)
  • There are also Older People who are living alone and are asset rich but cash poor which impacts on isolation. (who.int)
  • Ann Arbor, May 11, 2021 - Social isolation among older adults is associated with poor health and premature mortality, but the connection between social isolation and physical functioning is poorly understood. (eurekalert.org)
  • The report concludes that both social isolation and feeling lonely are associated with higher mortality rates, but after adjusting for factors such as underlying health conditions, only social isolation remained important. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • The first one included 148 studies represented over 300,000 participants, by which it was found that, greater social connection is linked with a 50% decrease in risk of premature mortality. (news-medical.net)
  • It evaluated the possible role of social isolation, loneliness or living alone on mortality. (news-medical.net)
  • Introduction: Perceived social isolation (PSI) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. (researchgate.net)
  • Pantell M, Rehkopf D, Jutte D, Syme SL, Balmes J, Adler N. Social isolation: a predictor of mortality comparable to traditional clinical risk factors. (loinc.org)
  • High mortality rates from COVID-19 have been documented in social care institutions in a range of countries. (who.int)
  • Social isolation was associated with about a 50% increased risk of dementia and other serious medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Social isolation in older adults increases the risk for developing dementia, new research suggests. (medscape.com)
  • After adjusting for demographic and health factors, social isolation was found to be associated with a 28% higher risk for developing dementia over a 9-year period compared with non-isolation. (medscape.com)
  • Our study expands our understanding of the deleterious impact of social isolation on one's risk for dementia over time," Cudjoe added. (medscape.com)
  • Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to poorer cognitive function and higher risk for dementia , including and especially for Alzheimer's disease . (nih.gov)
  • How is social isolation related to dementia? (bioprepwatch.com)
  • The findings confirm the importance of social isolation for dementia, a serious condition that affects tens of millions of people worldwide. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In addition, our findings allow us to point out the importance of combating social isolation effectively and preventive action against dementia," says PD scientist Dr. Whit. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • Dementia is one of the main research areas of the Cognitive Neurology Day Clinic at the University Hospital Leipzig in collaboration with the MPI for Cognitive and Neurosciences and the Institute for Social, Occupational and Public Health Medicine (ISAP) of the Medical Faculty. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In the future, scientists want to take a closer look at the nature of the relationship between social isolation and cognitive health in order to develop new strategies for preventing and treating dementia through a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In two studies using nationally representative data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study gathered on thousands of Americans, researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health have significantly added to evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling (noninstitutionalized) older adults, and identified technology as an effective way to intervene. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Collectively, the studies do not establish a direct cause and effect between dementia and social isolation, defined as lack of social contact and interactions with people on a regular basis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • But, the researchers say, the studies strengthen observations that such isolation increases the risk of dementia, and suggest that relatively simple efforts to increase social support of older adults - such as texting and use of email - may reduce that risk. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Social isolation, reduced physical activity and reduced intellectual stimulation increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. (who.int)
  • This study evaluated the psychological repercussions of objective isolation in 1,006 Italians during the first, especially strict, lockdown in spring 2020. (frontiersin.org)
  • The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) under contract with BTI for Age Friendly Berkshires will be working with AARP MA to hold a Community Conversation on Loneliness & Social Isolation on Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 10-12 via ZOOM. (berkshireplanning.org)
  • Social isolation can lead to loneliness in some people, while others can feel lonely without being socially isolated. (cdc.gov)
  • Social isolation can lead to loneliness and can impact physical and mental health. (ageoptions.org)
  • Social isolation is defined as an absence of social contact and can be triggered by a number of things, such as a loss of mobility, unemployment, health issues, etc. and can lead to loneliness. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Provides materials on social isolation and loneliness for older adults, caregivers, and health care providers. (cdc.gov)
  • In the United States, an estimated 1 in 4 people over age 65 experience social isolation, according to the National Institute on Aging . (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Need help with social isolation or feeling lonely? (nih.gov)
  • Group therapy can help with social isolation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The effects of social isolation on bone, however, have not been thoroughly investigated. (eurekalert.org)
  • In addition to exploring the effects of social isolation in human datasets, her research team will also investigate the mechanisms of how social isolation contributes to bone loss using mouse models. (eurekalert.org)
  • Research into the effects of social isolation and loneliness among older people has well established a correlation to poor health outcomes. (mcknights.com)
  • We believe that, as advocates, we may be particularly well equipped by our experiences, organizing practices and instinctive networking skills, to help counteract the negative effects of social isolation during this period of necessary social distancing. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Use NIA's resources to spread the word about the harmful effects of social isolation and loneliness and to share strategies for staying connected. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Overall, our data suggest that social isolation has a dramatic negative effect on bone in male mice, but it may operate through different mechanisms or in a different time frame in female mice," Mountain said. (eurekalert.org)
  • Our findings suggest that social isolation should be carefully assessed in children with ADHD and that they could benefit from interventions aimed at increasing social participation and easing social challenges. (yahoo.com)
  • Investigators were able to identify with a high degree of granularity how the association between social isolation and physical functioning shifts over old age and exacerbates the decline in physical functioning associated with aging. (eurekalert.org)
  • Offline social contacts buffered the association between social isolation and mental health. (frontiersin.org)
  • New research generates more robust evidence about the associations between social isolation and physical functioning and how this accelerates over time, reports the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , published by Elsevier. (eurekalert.org)
  • To examine the longitudinal associations between social isolation and physical functioning, investigators used nine waves of panel data from 2011 to 2019 from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a large US-representative sample of adults 65 or older. (eurekalert.org)
  • A small but growing number of observational studies in the UK, Japan, and China have identified negative associations between social isolation and physical functioning in samples of older adults. (eurekalert.org)
  • Despite robust evidence regarding the associations between social isolation and poor health, few studies have examined its implications for costly forms of healthcare use," the authors wrote. (mcknights.com)
  • The associations between social isolation and loneliness and incident of heart failure were independent of individual's genetic risk of heart failure. (stanford.edu)
  • However, the true extent of the relationship between social isolation and physical functioning was not fully understood. (eurekalert.org)
  • Finding these effects in healthy people suggests a causal relationship between social isolation and a faster decline in cognitive functioning. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • Thanks to the large samples and repeated testing in the LIFE Population Study of the University of Leipzig, the relationship between social isolation and brain structure and cognitive functions can be examined with a particularly high quality. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • The Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCoA) has announced that they will host the first-ever Social Isolation Symposium on March 23 and 24, 2021. (paproviders.org)
  • The study was also "informed by conceptual foundation that upstream social and personal resources are linked to downstream health outcomes, including cognitive health and function," the researchers add. (medscape.com)
  • All are "clinically relevant, practical, and components of a comprehensive social history," the researchers note. (medscape.com)
  • In the new study, researchers exposed adult mice to either social isolation (one mouse per cage) or grouped housing (four mice per cage) for four weeks. (eurekalert.org)
  • However, researchers sought this time to discover what is having the greatest impact: the emotional aspect of feeling lonely or the reality of having scant social interaction. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • That danger does not alter when researchers calculate whether or not someone feels lonely in their isolation. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • the researchers speculate that this may be due to the differences in how males and females may respond to various social stresses. (slashgear.com)
  • Our findings highlight the importance of enhancing peer social support and inclusion for children with ADHD, particularly in school settings," researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Open. (yahoo.com)
  • The researchers found that social craving after isolation was more variable across participants than food craving after fasting. (nih.gov)
  • The researchers indicated that a vital next question is how much and what kinds of positive social interaction is sufficient to fulfill social needs and thus eliminate the neural craving response. (nih.gov)
  • As more attention has been brought to the impact of loneliness and social isolation on people's mental and physical health, some researchers, congregations and health organizations are taking steps to address it as part of preventative care. (wfyi.org)
  • Specifically, researchers found the use of communications technology such as telephone and email lowered the risk for social isolation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Developed this year in partnership with the University of California, San Diego Center for Healthy Aging, the campaign is intended to raise awareness of local programs that can help reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults. (caregiver.com)
  • By keeping healthy children under quarantine, we are cruelly depriving them of the in-person free play and social interaction that are critical to their development and emotional well-being. (fee.org)
  • Read this article from The Conversation with some tips to remain connected when you're practising social distancing or in quarantine . (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • And social isolation is prevalent among older adults," explained lead investigator Borja del Pozo Cruz, PhD, Centre for Active and Healthy Ageing, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. (eurekalert.org)
  • Aug. 4, 2022 Social isolation and loneliness are prevalent in the U.S., and they have harmful effects on heart and brain health. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The issues of a rural community means that loneliness and isolation is more prevalent in more rural areas on the Island due to access around transport, amenities and networks of support. (who.int)
  • 1 Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they are more likely to face factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss. (cdc.gov)
  • Although it's hard to measure social isolation and loneliness precisely, there is strong evidence that many adults aged 50 and older are socially isolated or lonely in ways that put their health at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Social isolation significantly increased a person's risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. (cdc.gov)
  • Poor social relationships (characterized by social isolation or loneliness) was associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Your doctor can assess your risk for loneliness and social isolation and get you connected to community resources for help, if needed. (cdc.gov)
  • The magnitude of risk associated with social isolation is comparable with that of cigarette smoking and other major biomedical and psychosocial risk factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research indicates that perceived social isolation (PSI) is a risk factor for and may contribute to "poorer overall cognitive performance and poorer executive functioning, faster cognitive decline, more negative and depressive cognition, heightened sensitivity to social threats, and a self-protective confirmatory bias in social cognition. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2007) reported that, after controlling for social network size and frequency of social activity, perceived social isolation is predictive of cognitive decline and risk for Alzheimer's disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cudjoe told Medscape Medical News he was motivated to conduct the current study because he wondered whether or not older adults throughout the United States were similar to some of his patients "who might be at risk for worse cognitive outcomes because they lacked social contact with friends, family, or neighbors. (medscape.com)
  • Mountain noted that social isolation is associated with increased risk for many health conditions in people, including mental health disorders, as well as higher overall rates of illness and death. (eurekalert.org)
  • Study findings suggest that public health interventions should turn their attention to the social environments in which older people are embedded, in particular for those at risk of isolation. (eurekalert.org)
  • Vision scientists warn that this protective strategy puts seniors at risk for social isolation and disability. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In order to clarify the effects of loneliness and social isolation on the risk of premature death, data from two meta-analyses were presented by Holt-Lunstad. (news-medical.net)
  • Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, hearing, vision, and memory loss, disability, trouble getting around, and/or the loss of family and friends. (nih.gov)
  • This study examines the relationships that exist between social isolation, support, and capital and nutritional risk in older black and white women and men. (nih.gov)
  • For all ethnic-gender groups, greater restriction in independent life-space (an indicator of social isolation) was associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • For black women and white men, not having adequate transportation (also an indicator of social isolation) was associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • For white women only, the perception of a low level of social support was associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • For black men, not being married (an indicator of social support) and not attending religious services regularly, restricting activities for fear of being attacked, and perceived discrimination (indicators of social capital) were associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • Black females had the greatest risk of poor nutritional health, however more indicators of social isolation, support, and capital were associated with nutritional risk for black men. (nih.gov)
  • Additionally, the indicators of social support and capital adversely affecting nutritional risk for black men differed from those associated with nutritional risk in other ethnic-gender groups. (nih.gov)
  • While there are challenges in measuring social isolation and loneliness precisely, there is strong evidence that many older adults are socially isolated or lonely in ways that puts their health at risk. (nih.gov)
  • Many approaches have been taken to improve social connections for individuals who are socially isolated or lonely, but opportunities to intervene may be most challenging for those who are at highest risk. (nih.gov)
  • They found that even when other known risk factors are controlled for (such as age, sex, and other socioeconomic factors), social isolation and loneliness increased the risk of developing heart failure by 15-20% in a dose-dependent manner. (stanford.edu)
  • Group exercise classes for older adults, whether in person or virtual, was shown to lessen loneliness and social isolation and also reduce the risk of falling, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study. (mercola.com)
  • The findings inform about the potential downsides of the massive social isolation imposed by COVID-19 spread, highlighting possible risk factors and resources to account for implementing such isolation measures. (frontiersin.org)
  • They were connected through a hospital program for patients who are at risk for loneliness and social isolation. (wfyi.org)
  • The hospital program connects patients who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness with volunteers from various religious organizations including churches and mosques. (wfyi.org)
  • Social connections matter for our cognitive health, and the risk of social isolation is potentially modifiable for older adults," says Thomas Cudjoe, M.D., M.P.H. , assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and senior author of both of the new studies. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Over the four-year research period for this second study, older adults who had access to such technology consistently showed a 31% lower risk for social isolation than the rest of the cohort. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • As a team of students, some of us far from home, some coping with mental health difficulties and some from the LGBTQ+ community, it seemed like we could identify with people at risk of social isolation, and successfully create a game for them", says game designer Safya Devautour. (northsearegion.eu)
  • The collections of essays " Alone in the crowd: Loneliness and diversity " that the I2I partners shared with us was invaluable in designing a game for people at risk of social isolation, says Devautour. (northsearegion.eu)
  • If it is developed further, thisPigeon envision the game being used by care homes, community groups, LGBTQ+ groups during Freshers week at the university, or by anyone that works with people at risk of social isolation. (northsearegion.eu)
  • It has been reported that a prolonged lack of social connection can carry as much risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • A 2018 American Cancer Society study linked social isolation with a higher risk of premature death due to the combined impact of all negative effects. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • While older adults and others at elevated COVID-19 risk due to health reasons are especially vulnerable to the risks of social isolation while homebound, now many more adults will be newly affected, and for an uncertain length of time. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Not only will this continue to help older adults, people with disabilities and other at-risk people maintain access to nutritious food, but it will also promote social interactions - even a quick chat with another person from a safe six-foot social distance at the door. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • High-risk children and social isolation: the importance of family functioning. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study examined social isolation -related factors that contribute to internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in children already at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders . (bvsalud.org)
  • Certain things can put older adults at a higher risk for social isolation and loneliness. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In 2007, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on oral health.4 The document listed priority actions for tackling the social determinants of oral health and reducing exposure to common risk factors of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). (who.int)
  • The study analyzed observations from 12,427 NHATS participants to measure how individual changes in social isolation were associated with individual changes in objectively assessed physical functioning. (eurekalert.org)
  • They found that whether or not participants feel lonely does not alter the impact of social isolation on health. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • At the end of each day, participants had functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while doing a cue-induced task to measure their neural responses to social cues and food cues. (nih.gov)
  • Both sets of cues were paired with verbal descriptions and individually tailored to the participants' preferred foods and modes of social interaction. (nih.gov)
  • We have evaluated the program for engagement and social connection and have observed its participants rekindling a love of art from earlier in their lives or discovering it for the first time. (artgalleryofhamilton.com)
  • Longitudinal data from 1,900 participants in the research project also indicate that people who maintain or expand their social network better maintain their brain structure and intellectual capacity than those who live in social isolation. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • The social isolation of the study participants was recorded using standardized questionnaires. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • After each 10-hour period, participants had their brains scanned while viewing images meant to cue cravings for social contact or food. (brainfacts.org)
  • A total of 1526 and 2556 participants were included in the separate analyses for loneliness and social isolation. (lu.se)
  • During follow-up, 409 and 414 participants developed loneliness and social isolation, respectively. (lu.se)
  • Associations of polypharmacy with occurrence of loneliness and social isolation were estimated using logistic regression models.ResultsDuring follow-up, 409 and 414 participants developed loneliness and social isolation, respectively. (lu.se)
  • Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease , depression , and cognitive decline . (nih.gov)
  • If addiction and associated depression are a sign of what we are missing on a social level, is this all in the mind? (madinamerica.com)
  • Although varying for the regional spread-rate of the contagion, results showed that the longer the isolation and the less adequate the physical space where people were isolated, the worse the mental health (e.g., depression). (frontiersin.org)
  • Additionally, social isolation has been linked to depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, poor cardiovascular function and impaired immunity at every stage of life. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is not unusual for hearing Impairment to lead to social isolation and depression. (cdc.gov)
  • Cacioppo and colleagues (2009) found that lonely individuals express weaker activation of the ventral striatum in response to pleasant pictures of people than of objects, suggesting decreased reward to social stimuli. (wikipedia.org)
  • The authors interpreted the findings to represent that lonely individuals pay greater attention to negative social stimuli, but non-lonely individuals, to a greater degree than lonely individuals, insert themselves into the perspective of others. (wikipedia.org)
  • Overall, several neuroimaging studies in humans on perceived social isolation have emphasized implications of the visual cortex and right-hemispheric stress-related circuits underlying difference between lonely and non-lonely individuals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Adults who are lonely or socially isolated are less healthy, have longer hospital stays, are readmitted to the hospital more often, and are more likely to die earlier than those with meaningful and supportive social connections. (nih.gov)
  • Of note, it is incorrect to assume that all older adults are isolated or lonely or that aging, independent of other factors, causes social isolation and loneliness. (nih.gov)
  • While we all feel lonely sometimes, social ties are important for everyone. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Social isolation results from not having many social contacts or people to interact with, which can lead to feeling very lonely. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Many seniors experience a deep sense of social isolation (this guy up here doesn't mind though). (ohgizmo.com)
  • While the ideal solution to heal loneliness would be to help seniors join a community where they feel a sense of connection, technology can help mitigate many of the risks of loneliness and the anguish of social isolation. (ohgizmo.com)
  • As seniors become more comfortable with the use of computers and Internet-connected devices and increasingly familiar with social media, they can engage in online communities and reconnect with family and friends. (ohgizmo.com)
  • Social isolation among seniors can increase the chances of admission to nursing homes, and programs to increase their socialization could reduce healthcare spending, new research shows. (mcknights.com)
  • LeadingAge New York has compiled a list of online resources for seniors and loved ones to use while practicing social distancing. (leadingageny.org)
  • Social isolation in the study was characterized using questions about living with at least one other person, talking to two or more other people about "important matters" in the past year, attending religious services in the past month, and participating in the past month in such things as clubs, meetings, group activities, or volunteer work. (medscape.com)
  • Social Isolation may look different for different people. (ageoptions.org)
  • Social isolation can happen to people at any age. (ageoptions.org)
  • While 'social capital' is an esoteric concept, says Sharon Avery, president and CEO of the Toronto Foundation, it is fundamental to the wellbeing of people and communities. (cbc.ca)
  • People who participate in groups have higher life satisfaction, more trust in society and others, have more people they can rely on and have broader social networks. (cbc.ca)
  • Social isolation is the lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly. (nih.gov)
  • ANT want to facilitate face-to-face discussions via video conferencing platforms, to encourage meaningful discussions that have the potential for collaboration, for mentorship and to give people in isolation the opportunity to talk to like-minded people. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • Social distancing and self-isolation will be a challenge for many people. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • For example, people who do not have consistent interactions with others (e.g., have unstable housing, do not belong to any social or religious groups, or do not have significant personal relationships) may never be identified in their own communities. (nih.gov)
  • People who are forced to be isolated crave social interactions in a way that is similar to how a hungry person craves food, according to the findings from a new study. (nih.gov)
  • Little is known, however, about the effects of sudden mandatory isolation on people. (nih.gov)
  • The social cues were color images showing groups of people as they met, talked, laughed, and smiled. (nih.gov)
  • SN/VTA activity was higher in people who self-reported greater levels of wanting either food or social interaction after the 10 hours of deprivation. (nih.gov)
  • The finding of an SN/VTA response to social cues after isolation supports the idea that positive social interactions are indeed a basic human need and that acute loneliness is an unpleasant state that motivates people to repair what is lacking, similar to hunger. (nih.gov)
  • Loneliness and isolation may be shaped by many factors, including culture, demographics, and social determinants of health such as the places where people live, work, learn, and play, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (wfyi.org)
  • If we can help those through trying to connect people and remove the isolation barrier, I think, the better off we are. (wfyi.org)
  • In people with little social contact and over the age of 50, the structure of the brain's gray matter decreases more over time than in people who are less isolated. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In their current study, the Leipzig scientists showed that people over the age of 50 who had little social contact experienced an accelerated decrease in this substance in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In their study, 40 people each spent 10 hours confined to a room with no social contact. (brainfacts.org)
  • Advocacy groups can work to collate lists of people who need continuing social support and organize phone, Facetime, or video-conference platform check-ins or other technology-supported social events. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Additionally, organizations can create a place (either online or by phone) where people can request help or social interaction. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • Many people with mental health conditions experience isolation and marginalization from society due to stigma and discrimination. (who.int)
  • People in social care institutions and psychiatric hospitals have been more isolated than usual and frequently exposed to COVID-19 infection. (who.int)
  • 1 Older people will feel they have improved connections within their local community and reduced social isolation. (who.int)
  • 2. Respect and social inclusion - we are undertaking intergeneration work with young volunteers and older people. (who.int)
  • For families, what that means is that it's important that we practice social distancing, particularly with our elders, but also with people who have those underlying conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • 1. In the African Region, oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and may affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, disfigurement, social isolation, distress and even death. (who.int)
  • 2. Oral diseases have a negative social impact and adverse consequences on the quality of life of affected people, while their treatment places a considerable economic burden on individuals, communities and countries. (who.int)
  • Social isolation is a potent form of psychosocial stress and is a growing public health concern, particularly among older adults," said lead researcher Rebecca Mountain, Ph.D., of MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, Maine. (eurekalert.org)
  • Social isolation is a "multidimensional construct" characterized by factors such as social connections, social support, resource sharing, and relationship strain. (medscape.com)
  • Many factors influence social connectedness. (troymedia.com)
  • Specifically, besides some known factors such as physical space availability, the local contagion rate is critical in moderating the link between social isolation and mental health issues, supporting national policies implementing regional tiers of restriction severity. (frontiersin.org)
  • This study shows that access and use of simple technologies are important factors that protect older adults against social isolation, which is associated with significant health risks. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • A recent population-genetics study marked a 50x increase in the neuroimaging research on perceived social isolation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Social connections are increasingly understood as a critical factor for the health of individuals as they age," senior study author Thomas K.M. Cudjoe, MD, Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Professor and assistant professor of medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, said in a press release. (medscape.com)
  • We demonstrate in this study that social isolation has a profound impact on the physical functioning in older adults. (eurekalert.org)
  • The study notes that social isolation and loneliness don't necessarily mean the same thing. (slashgear.com)
  • Ultimately, the study found that differing inflammatory markers were linked to different experiences - social isolation versus loneliness, which doesn't necessarily happen at the same time. (slashgear.com)
  • Lead author of the study, Katherine Thompson, said: "Using data from a large longitudinal study, we found that children who showed ADHD symptoms in childhood - particularly hyperactivity or impulsivity - were more likely to experience social isolation later on. (yahoo.com)
  • Louise Arseneault, professor of developmental psychology at King's Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre and senior author of the study, added: "Research suggests children with ADHD symptoms can find it difficult to register social cues and establish friendships. (yahoo.com)
  • Our study highlights the importance in enhancing peer social support and inclusion for children with ADHD, particularly in school settings. (yahoo.com)
  • But a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examined the link between social isolation and placement into nursing homes. (mcknights.com)
  • In February, McKnight's reported on a study from the nonprofit Altarum that looked at how isolation and loneliness contribute to lingering grief among residents and staff at nursing homes. (mcknights.com)
  • The study found that the higher the "isolation score," the greater likelihood that the respondent entered a nursing home or SNF within two years. (mcknights.com)
  • The authors noted that the study can be used by public health officials and healthy systems to develop programs and interventions to reduce social isolation. (mcknights.com)
  • The study is titled "Association of Social Isolation With Hospitalization and Nursing Home Entry Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. (mcknights.com)
  • A Vancouver study revealed unexpected levels of social isolation and civic disengagement among residents in their mid-20s to mid-30s. (troymedia.com)
  • This study assessed associations between social media use (SMU) and PSI among U.S. young adults. (researchgate.net)
  • The current study examined whether social status and social integration, two related but distinct indicators of an adolescent's standing within a peer network, mediate the association between risky symptoms (depressive symptoms and deviant behavior) and substance use across adolescence. (rti.org)
  • The aim of this study was to explore longitudinal associations of polypharmacy with loneliness and social isolation among older adults. (lu.se)
  • The aim of this study was to explore longitudinal associations of polypharmacy with loneliness and social isolation among older adults.MethodsParticipants aged 60 years and above in southern Sweden were invited for participation. (lu.se)
  • African American men and women are more likely to experience isolation than white men and women. (communitycatalyst.org)
  • These findings add to a growing evidence base demonstrating the negative consequences of social isolation, specifically the acceleration of aging decline trajectories in physical functioning. (eurekalert.org)
  • The findings indicate that social isolation can cause the body to release C-reactive protein, the same protein that is released soon after an injury. (slashgear.com)
  • Here we seek extend these findings by determining 1) if isolation-induced decreases in PDE11A4 require chronic social isolation or if they occur acutely and are sustained long-term, 2) if isolation-induced decreases occur uniquely in adults (i.e., not adolescents), and 3) how the loss of PDE11 signaling may increase neuroinflammation. (frontiersin.org)
  • These findings suggest that the high school transition is a risky time for substance use related to the interplay of increases in depressive symptoms and deviant behavior on the one hand and decreases in social status and integration on the other. (rti.org)
  • Social isolation is particularly worrisome among older adults, with data from the United States indicating that one in four older adults is isolated or severely isolated. (eurekalert.org)
  • Given the worldwide trends in population aging, social isolation among older adults is likely to become an increasing burden in years to come. (eurekalert.org)
  • Mandated social contact restrictions and lockdowns due to COVID-19, coupled with more severe consequences of contagion among older adults, have likely exacerbated this trend. (eurekalert.org)
  • The symposium will feature nationally-known speakers focusing on the impact of social isolation, and how to get older adults to ensure their continued health and wellbeing. (paproviders.org)
  • By connecting older adults to these local programs, the Eldercare Locator can help foster critical social connections that have been diminished due to physical distancing in the wake of COVID-19. (caregiver.com)
  • For older adults and caregivers who are unsure where to turn to find local social engagement opportunities, the Eldercare Locator is a critical connection. (caregiver.com)
  • Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation , which can affect their health and well-being. (nih.gov)
  • For additional resources on older adults and social isolation and loneliness visit, Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness As You Age (PDF, 4.75M). (nih.gov)
  • Furthermore, nursing homes may offer safe living environments and fulfill important social needs that might otherwise go unmet for older adults with limited social contact at home or in the community. (mcknights.com)
  • Committee on the Health and Medical Dimensions of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults. (nih.gov)
  • Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System. (nih.gov)
  • Social isolation (the objective state of having few social relationships or infrequent social contact with others) and loneliness (a subjective feeling of being isolated) are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. (nih.gov)
  • Social isolation and loneliness may precipitate unhealthy lifestyles (physical inactivity, alcohol addiction) and hinder older adults from getting social support or seeking health care resources. (stanford.edu)
  • Social isolation is a growing issue for everyone, especially older adults that may be living alone or in a residential community. (leadingageny.org)
  • Socially isolated older adults have smaller social networks, live alone and have limited participation in social activities," says Alison Huang, Ph.D., M.P.H. , senior research associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Consideration of loneliness and social isolation are warranted when caring for older adults taking multiple medications. (lu.se)
  • With these tools and resources at your fingertips, you can join the fight against loneliness and social isolation and support older adults in your family, community, and beyond in building and maintaining strong social connections. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Recently returned from vacation out-of-state, I was already under a self-imposed self-isolation, and for the first time, I wondered whether we had it in us to weather this storm. (grandmagazine.com)
  • In these societies self-imposed isolation is a common symptom of the onset of mental disturbance, and isolating oneself from the community, either socially or physically, carries a particularly powerful message. (micsem.org)
  • Social values ​​such as community and solidarity appear to be levers to reduce social isolation and thus possibly slow cognitive aging. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • True social isolation over years and decades can be a chronic condition affecting all aspects of a person's existence. (wikipedia.org)
  • Over a life course, social isolation and loneliness may be episodic or chronic, depending on an individual's circumstances and perceptions. (nih.gov)
  • Previously, we showed that chronic social isolation changes subsequent social behaviors in adult mice by reducing expression of PDE11A4 in the membrane fraction of the ventral hippocampus (VHIPP). (frontiersin.org)
  • Both acute and chronic social isolation decrease PDE11A4 expression in adult but not adolescent mice. (frontiersin.org)
  • Chronic social isolation and loneliness are known to be associated with diminished physical and mental health. (nih.gov)
  • Moreover, the social interactions of individuals who feel socially isolated are more negative and less subjectively satisfying. (wikipedia.org)
  • They add that individuals classified as "socially isolated" often live alone, have no one or only one person that they can rely upon to discuss important matters, and have limited or no engagement in social or religious groups. (medscape.com)
  • and black women and men were the groups most likely to be socially isolated and to possess the least amounts of social support and social capital. (nih.gov)
  • What do we know about the interaction of physical and social infrastructure that can guide us toward building new infrastructure that is more socially generative than what we currently have? (troymedia.com)
  • Forty healthy young adults who have frequent, regular social interactions underwent 10 hours of social isolation one day and 10 hours of fasting another day. (nih.gov)
  • Social media platforms, commonly used by young adults, may offer an opportunity to ameliorate social isolation. (researchgate.net)
  • The research looked at the impact of both social isolation as well as the rise of loneliness, which is expected to continue to rise in the future. (news-medical.net)
  • In addition to the absolute number or extent of social relationships, the quality of such relationships is also an important factor in their impact on health. (nih.gov)
  • A wave of new research on the health impact of social connection has tried to address this question. (stanford.edu)
  • In a recent survey of Canadians conducted by Sun Life, 56% said COVID-19 is having a negative impact on their mental health, with social isolation the top contributing factor. (sunlife.com)
  • The objective of this research was to investigate the perception of parents and teachers about the impact of social isolation on the development of preschoolers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Respondents were scored on a six-item, objective measure of social isolation such as marital status, living arrangements, contact with family and friends, and participation in group activities. (mcknights.com)
  • ĂŞ We have a customer-support division that excels in isolation. (crosscut.com)
  • The resources and stories below offer insights, support and ideas on dealing with isolation in continually challenging times. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • The 'Support and Advice' page shares resources of support and advice around loneliness, social isolation and mental health. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • Let's start from ourselves, find what works for you: increase contact with family and friends, join groups or clubs (sports club, gym, group activity) and use social media in a positive way to connect with others (join local support group, learn what's happening in your community). (stanford.edu)
  • Close to 60% of Canadians whose mental health has been negatively impacted said they are not receiving treatment or social support. (sunlife.com)
  • Identifying common psychiatric themes in Polynesian and Micronesian cultures, one anthropologist notes that 'the fear of social isolation, not only in the sense of social rejection and withdrawal of support, but in the literal sense of being physically left alone,' is a cause of anxiety. (micsem.org)
  • Social isolation, on the other hand, refers to the lack of relationships with other humans and little to no social support. (wfyi.org)
  • The stigma or fear associated with a diagnosis or visible disability shrinks one's social connections. (artgalleryofhamilton.com)
  • Studies of social isolation in animals and loneliness in humans offer clues to how this social distress affects the brain and behavior. (brainfacts.org)
  • New research suggests that beating social isolation can help you live longer. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • New evidence suggests that thinking about money may help buffer against the emotional toll of ostracism and social exclusion at work. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • University of Surrey Health Psychology Lecturer Dr. Kimberly Smith explained , 'The evidence we examined suggests that social isolation may be linked with inflammation, but the results for a direct link between loneliness and inflammation were less convincing. (slashgear.com)
  • A research presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association on 5th August 2017 suggests that a higher public health hazard might be represented by loneliness and social isolation than obesity. (news-medical.net)
  • Perhaps more startling, the survey found that 68 percent of parents say that social media is interfering with their teen's ability to have normal social interactions. (fee.org)
  • It is noteworthy that Early Childhood Education was particularly affected by the changes, as it is a period in which playful experiences and social interactions are very important. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two aspects of social relationships, social isolation and loneliness, have become increasingly prominent in the scientific literature. (nih.gov)
  • A small structure in the midbrain called the substantia nigra pars compacta and ventral tegmental area (SN/VTA) responded to both food cues after fasting and social cues after isolation. (nih.gov)
  • Acute social isolation evokes midbrain craving responses similar to hunger. (nih.gov)
  • Dopamine-containing midbrain regions are heavily implicated in motivation, in social behavior, in feeding behavior - doing the things we need to do to survive," says Gillian Matthews, a research scientist at the Salk Institute. (brainfacts.org)
  • Prolonged social deprivation triggers release of more dopamine in reward-related midbrain structures, but less dopamine in the prefrontal cortex. (brainfacts.org)
  • They found that social isolation caused significant reductions in bone quality, including reduced bone mineral density, in male, but not female mice. (eurekalert.org)
  • Interestingly, we found that isolation-induced decreases in membrane PDE11A4 correlated with increased expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the soluble fraction, suggesting pro-inflammatory signaling for this cytokine. (frontiersin.org)
  • NHATS "includes domains that are relevant for the characterization of social isolation," the investigators write. (medscape.com)
  • During the 7th Global Conference on Health Promotion in 2009, WHO organized a special session on social determinants of oral health. (who.int)
  • Before this transition, pathways involving deviant behavior led to high social integration and status and in turn to substance use. (rti.org)
  • It also highlights the importance of incorporating strategies to reduce social isolation and promote successful aging. (eurekalert.org)
  • AgeOptions and our partners in suburban Cook County are working to reduce social isolation by offering opportunities for social engagement in-person or virtually. (ageoptions.org)
  • Social distancing is supposed to be keeping us "elderly" folks safe, but it's also killing us with anxiety. (grandmagazine.com)
  • But cities such as Vancouver have begun to notice that social isolation affects all economic and social strata: privilege does not necessarily equal social well-being. (troymedia.com)
  • These social difficulties can be detrimental to many forms of physical and mental health. (yahoo.com)
  • Social engagement is important for our physical and mental health. (ageoptions.org)
  • Here she shares her insights from studying loneliness and social isolation, and how they connect to mental health. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • Dr Pitman is also the joint lead of the Loneliness and Social Isolation in Mental Health Network - a research network that brings together many different perspectives on this topic. (acmedsci.ac.uk)
  • Mental health experts define it as feeling alone or disconnected due to a mismatch between the actual and desired level of social connection. (wfyi.org)
  • Patients' medical files contained tabase in the industrialized countries randomly (by lottery) for data collec- multiple sources for data extraction, in- that assists in the development of good tion from 3 different cities: Al-Amal cluding consultant psychiatrists' initial quality health care services for children Complex for Mental Health in Riyadh, and follow-up evaluation notes, social and adolescents [5-10]. (who.int)