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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic

On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic 03:40

NEW YORK -- Tuesday is World Mental Health Day and while issues like anxiety and depression are getting more attention, loneliness and social isolation can still be hard to talk about. 

It's estimated one out of two people in the U.S. experiences measurable loneliness. 

Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call for CBS New York for more on why feeling lonely can also impact physical health and wellbeing.

Watch Dr. Kumar's full interview in the player above.

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