Social isolation and loneliness are growing public health concerns that can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. For rural communities, geographic distance, limited resources, and fewer opportunities for connection can create additional barriers to building and maintaining strong social relationships.
This session will explore the connection between relationships and health, including how social relationships influence physical and emotional well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies for strengthening social connections and building community capacity to address loneliness as a public health issue. The session will also highlight how rural communities and practitioners can use the power of relationships to support healthier, more connected communities.
MRHA Webinar | Healing Together: Building Social Connection to Reduce Loneliness in Rural Missouri
Thursday, December 10th from 12-1pm CST
Zoom
Target Audience: Rural adults and practitioners who work with rural communities.
Presented By:
Kale Monk, University of Missouri Extension
Candace Rodman, University of Missouri Extension
This work is supported by the Rural health and Safety Education Program, project award no. 2025-46100-45377,from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
Hosted by the Missouri Rural Health Association, this session is part of the Missouri Rural Health Association’s Rural Health Webinar Series and is FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public. If you'd like to learn more about supporting our ongoing education efforts, click here.