Unfounded fraud concerns are putting an effective mental health program at risk

By: Sue Abderholden

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 772

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared in 2023 that our newest epidemic is loneliness and isolation. While COVID-19 certainly impacted us, it’s not the only factor, and he recognized this as an issue prior to COVID.

His report quotes surveys that found that nearly half of all adults experienced loneliness, and rates were high among young adults. Among the shocking data: “The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to …

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