Did you know that GenZ is twice as likely to be lonely than older adults? Or that nearly 2 in 5 students don't feel close to people at their school?

Loneliness can have a devastating impact on our physical and mental health.

Dr. Gene Beresin's 'Ways to Help Your Lonely Teen' is a direct response to the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 Advisory on loneliness, helping parents learn when to worry and what to do to combat loneliness in kids and teens, and how to foster well-being to prevent serious mental health consequences.

Whether you need tips to support an teen who is struggling, or want to help a child create healthy relationships early on, this guide is for you. Dr. Beresin elaborates on each of the Surgeon General's 7 recommendations for parents, and provides actionable, practical advice to help families embrace them as part of everyday life.

Humans are pack animals – we need relationships. Let Dr. Beresin be your guide in nurturing these relationships for your young person.

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"Isolation and loneliness feed on each other and make everything worse, including life itself. The younger you are, the deeper the hurt. Fortunately human connection and healing are also a package deal and Gene Beresin has some wisdom for how parents, friends, teachers and others can help adolescents and young adults be together and not get stuck. We are surrounded by ways to be alone. Dr. Beresin gives us practical steps and advice about how we and our children can stay connected and thrive."

– Mark Vonnegut, MD, Pediatrician, Author of 'The Eden Express', 'Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So: A Memoir', and 'The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics'

"This is the book for all those concerned for our lonely young people. Such an accessible, no-nonsense guide should be on every breakfast table, next to the coffee pot and pancakes. Inspired by hope and the belief in actions not just words, it packs a punch. After reading it, you will know how to make a difference, how to notice and tackle loneliness as early as possible. I can only imagine Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will keep a copy handy."

– Professor Paul Crawford, Director, Centre for Social Futures, Institute of Mental Health, United Kingdom, Project Lead, 'What's Up With Everyone?' Mental Health Campaign