Therapy Thursday: Battling Social Isolation

This week on Therapy Thursday, News On 6 is talking with expert Dr. Brenda Joy about social isolation.

With so many people taking precautions because of the pandemic, there’s been a nationwide increase in social isolation. The CDC says social isolation can increase our risk of psychiatric disorders and dementia by 50 percent. It can also cause a decrease in immune functions, sleep issues, cardiovascular disease, strokes and metabolic disorders.