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Suggested Citation:"Front Matter." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation and Loneliness. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27874.
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Rapid Expert Consultation JULY 2024 Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN) Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation and Loneliness Authors Marla Berg-Weger 1 Thomas Cudjoe 2 Yingying Lyu 3 This rapid expert consultation was produced through the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN), an activity of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. SEAN links researchers in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences with decision makers to respond to policy questions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This project is affiliated with the National Academies’ Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. SEAN is interested in your feedback. Was this rapid expert consultation useful? For further inquiries regarding this rapid expert consultation or to send comments, contact sean@nas.edu or (202) 334-3440. 1 Professor Emerita, School of Social Work, and Executive Director, Gateway Geriatric Education Center, Saint Louis University 2 Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Endowed Professor and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Planning, West Chester University Copyright 2024 by the National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

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This publication focuses on strategies tailored to different age groups and communities facing the challenges of social isolation and loneliness that arose during or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on groups most affected by these challenges (including, but not limited to, older adults, youth, and individuals with preexisting health conditions) and describes strategies for promoting social connectedness and well-being. Produced through the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN), this rapid expert consultation links researchers in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences with decision makers to provide actionable guidance on critical and complex issues, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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