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Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the phrase “social health,” what do you think it means?
How might social health affect happiness and longevity?
What kinds of relationships do you think matter most for a healthy life?

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Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

A story about what was missing (00:00 – 03:15)

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1. Even after improving exercise, diet, and therapy, what problem does the speaker say the woman still had?

She still felt stressed, slept poorly, and felt unfocused/unmotivated
She stopped believing in medical advice completely
She developed a new physical injury from exercising too much
She could not find a new job after moving

2. According to the speaker, what key area does the traditional view of health overlook?

Spiritual health
Environmental health
Social health
Financial health

3. What does the speaker call widespread loneliness and lack of support?

A public health crisis
A temporary trend caused by technology only
A private personal weakness
A normal stage of adulthood

Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

What social health means (and the 5-3-1 guideline) (03:15 – 07:47)

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1. How does the speaker define being socially healthy?

Having only family relationships, not friends
Being popular and having many followers
Avoiding strangers and focusing only on work relationships
Having the right quantity and quality of connection for you

2. In the 5-3-1 guideline, what does the “five” refer to?

Five community events you must attend each month
Five hours of connection per week
Five different people you interact with each week
Five close relationships you must maintain at all times

3. What does the speaker say about texting and virtual communication?

Only phone calls count; texting does not
Virtual connection is always better than face-to-face
Face-to-face is ideal, but virtual connection still has benefits
It doesn’t count as connection at all

Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

A bigger vision for society (and the reveal) (07:47 – 09:36)

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1. What personal reveal does the speaker make about the story at the beginning?

Maya is a client from her research
Maya is a fictional character
Maya is actually the speaker
Maya is her sister

2. What does the speaker envision happening in schools over the next decade?

Moving all education online to increase flexibility
Replacing gym class with extra math class
Teaching “connection class” to build social muscles
Focusing mainly on competitive sports to create teamwork

3. What does the speaker hope will eventually happen to the 5-3-1 guideline?

It will be replaced by a stricter guideline
It will only be used by introverts
It will become a required law for adults
No one will need it anymore because social health is woven into culture

Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

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1. What is the main message of the talk?

Social health is essential and strengthens overall health and well-being
Loneliness is unavoidable in modern life
Therapy is the only effective solution to stress
Physical health matters more than relationships for longevity

2. Which best describes the relationship between social health and other health efforts in the talk?

Social health can undermine or strengthen physical and mental health efforts
Social health has no effect on physical health outcomes
Social health is only important for older adults
Social health is the same thing as mental health

3. Which action best matches the speaker’s recommended approach?

Increase screen time to feel more connected
Be proactive and intentional about your relationships
Wait until you feel lonely, then try to fix it
Focus on self-improvement alone and avoid depending on others

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Why Social Health Is Key to Happiness and Longevity | Kasley Killam | TED

Do you agree that social health should be considered as important as physical and mental health? Why or why not?
Which part of the 5-3-1 guideline would be easiest for you, and which would be hardest? Explain.
The speaker compares reducing loneliness to reducing smoking. Is that a fair comparison? What might be similar or different?
What could schools, workplaces, or city design do to make it easier for people to connect in real life?