Join us for a discussion with Dr. Kiffer Card on tackling loneliness and social isolation from a public health perspective!
About this Event

A Public Health Response to Loneliness and Social Isolation with Dr. Kiffer Card

This event is organized by the Department of Psychology's Social Area as part of their Area Talks.

Join us for an insightful online event featuring Faculty of Health Science's Dr. Kiffer Card as he discusses the impact of loneliness and social isolation on public health. Learn about strategies to combat these issues and improve overall well-being. Register now to secure your spot!

Date: Friday Sept 20

Time: 2:30pm

Zoom Link: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/84379735057?pwd=YoM8GNCfzK8xKE4YpKtooMfnfDG6Rw.1

This presentation with Dr. Card will explore the critical public health issue of loneliness and social isolation, emphasizing the importance of addressing these challenges through evidence-based social psychological research. It will begin by discussing the public health relevance of social connection and its vital role in promoting well-being and preventing various adverse health outcomes.

The talk will underscore the need for translational research to effectively mobilize social psychological findings into practical interventions. A social ecological framework for intervention will be outlined, demonstrating how individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors can be leveraged to enhance social connection. Additionally, the presentation will introduce the role of public health guidelines as a key tool for facilitating translational scholarship, illustrating how these guidelines can bridge the gap between research and practice to develop more effective public health strategies for combating loneliness and social isolation.

If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected].