Social Isolation Flipcard

Social Isolation

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Social isolation is a potential barrier to well-being that can lead to depression and other mental health issues. It has also been known to affect physical outcomes and motivation. Social isolation may be associated with deficits in social support networks, diminished participation in these networks or in social relationships, or feelings of rejection or withdrawal. Before we can assist in this area, we need to know more about the phenomena of social isolation. What is it? Who is vulnerable? What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary isolation? Importantly, we need to reflect on how we can assist those experiencing social isolation with ways to counteract the negative effects of isolation. Living with a chronic illness and/or disability results in an identify transformation - as life will never be the same again.

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