![]() Why did you feel it was important to write a book about loneliness? ![]() This interview has been edited for length and clarity. ![]() Murthy spoke with NBA.com’s Brian Martin about some of the key takeaways from the book, the importance of recognizing loneliness during the current COVID-19 pandemic and ways to strengthen human connection even during a time of social distancing. Murthy explores how loneliness is a key factor in many mental and physical illnesses in this country and around the world.ĭr. With the release of his first book - “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World” - on April 28, Dr. Vivek Murthy took on some of the country’s most urgent public health issues, including the opioid crisis, alcohol and drug addiction, in addition to encouraging healthy eating and physical activity to create a culture of prevention from obesity, diabetes and heart disease. ![]() During his tenure as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. ![]()
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