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Social connection and isolation

Connection can matter to health, safety, and following through on everyday needs.

HHS / NCBI Bookshelf, 2023U.S. Surgeon General: Social Connection AdvisoryNational advisory explaining why social connection belongs in health and community planning.

Games, play, and mental well-being

Low-pressure play may help some people practice calm, engagement, and connection.

JMIR / PubMed Central, 2017Serious Games and Gamification for Mental HealthReview of how game design has been studied in mental health contexts.

Forms, benefits access, and plain language

Plain language and preparation can make official forms easier to understand and complete.

GSA Office of Evaluation Sciences, 2024GSA OES: Reducing Administrative BurdenFederal evaluation summary on simplifying applications and intake to improve access to benefits.

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