Kasley Killam, MPH

About

Kasley Killam, MPH, is a Harvard-trained social scientist and a leading expert in social health—the dimension of well-being that stems from relationships. She champions social health as an author, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, a national nonprofit that empowers community builders. Drawing from over a decade of studying, sharing, and applying the science of human connection, Killam is working on her first nonfiction book, to be published in 2024 by HarperOne. Her expertise has been featured in outlets including the New York Times, Scientific American, and the Washington Post. Click here to explore the Social Health Toolkit and subscribe to Killam’s newsletter.

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Recent Posts

What Is Social Health?

You can have a strong body and mind, yet still feel unwell if you're missing this key pillar of health.

The Surprising Way to Boost Your Immunity This Winter

Wash your hands. Get vaccinated. Eat healthy. What else? Research reveals a source of protection that most people don’t think of.

Did People Get Lonelier During the Pandemic?

New research gives an answer to whether loneliness has increased, and experts weigh in on how you can strengthen your social health.

How to Strengthen Your Social Muscles

Several new studies shed light onto what social connection goals you should set and how to improve your social well-being.

5 Ways to Create a Culture of Connection for Remote Workers

Loneliness at work is miserable and expensive. Here are practical recommendations to build community among remote workers—without yet another virtual happy hour.

Make Social Health Your Theme for 2021

If you’re only taking care of your physical and mental health, you’re missing out on an essential dimension of well-being.

7 Tips for Spending the Holidays Alone

With many of us staying home this Thanksgiving to prevent catching or spreading COVID-19, how can we take care of our social health?

Justin Bieber’s New Song “Lonely” Is the Anthem We Need

Like Bieber, we all feel lonely at times. Know that your experience is valid, you are not alone, and there is a lot you can do to improve your social well-being.

5 Major Myths About Loneliness

Our loneliness problem has generated a lot of attention—and a lot of misconceptions. Here’s what the research tells us.

Isolation Starves Your Brain

New neuroscience research shows that isolated people crave connection like hungry people crave food, suggesting that loneliness is an adaptive signal.