Jamie Tworkowski: How Community Impacts Our Mental Health

When the U.S. surgeon general declared loneliness an epidemic last year, the finding hit close to home for millions of Americans. The report described loneliness not just as an emotional ache but as a public health risk, one that increases the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, dementia and premature death. It’s a paradox of modern life: in an age of constant digital connection, people have never felt more alone.Few understand that tension better than Jamie Tworkowski. Nearly 20 years ago, he