Loneliness Epidemic & Power of Human Connection, Promise2Live Silicon Slopes Mental Health Town Hall

Описание: Loneliness is now recognized as one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time.

Research shows chronic loneliness and social isolation can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and significantly increase the risk of early death. It impacts mental health, physical health, workplace culture, families, schools, and entire communities.

This powerful Town Hall brings together leading experts and lived experience voices to address why loneliness is rising and what we can do to rebuild real connection and belonging.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Julianne Holt Lunstad

World-renowned researcher on loneliness, social connection, and health. Dr. Holt Lunstad helped establish loneliness and isolation as serious risk factors for early mortality and served as lead scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Connection. Her work influences global policy, healthcare systems, and community strategies worldwide.

Brandy Vega – Founder, Promise2Live

Why Promise2Live exists and how the power of a promise, real connection, and community save lives. Brandy shares the Promise2Live framework, the Unplug and Hug initiative, and why stepping away from screens and toward people is not optional. It is life-saving.

Dr. Dave Morgan – Doctor of Mental Health

How loneliness and isolation affect the brain and mental health, plus the warning signs families, schools, and leaders must recognize.

James Brown – Founder, Living With Pride

At 80 years old, James shares powerful lived experience on belonging, aging, identity, and why connection, purpose, and community matter at every stage of life. Learn more at https://livingwithpride.org/

Who This Is For

-Business and community leaders

-Educators and school administrators

-Students and families

-Clinicians and mental health advocates

-Anyone who cares about belonging, connection, and saving lives

Whether you are supporting others, leading an organization, or navigating loneliness yourself, this conversation provides insight and practical ways to strengthen connection and protect mental health.

Thank you to our Town Hall Sponsor Luis Vega with Simultrayd

Lunch Sponsor Suzy Gustafson with Unrivaled Travel Experiences