The Art and Science of Connection

In SOCIAL HEALTH, psychologist Kasley Killam explains how good health isn't just mental or physical: having close connections and community are as beneficial for us as healthy foods, regular exercise and a good night's sleep. Through scientific insights, personal stories, and expert interviews, Killam will invite readers to discover what social health looks like for them.

With a combination of experience and original research, Killam demonstrates how to establish an optimal balance between social activity and alone time for introverts and extroverts alike. She also explores some of the astonishing benefits that can come when we work to improve our social connections, including stronger immunity, slower cognitive decline, reduced inflammation and a longer lifespan. With data-driven tools for improving our social health, Killam's book reveals the wealth of benefits we unlock when we connect with each other.

About the Author

A social scientist by training, Kasley Killam earned a master's at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a bachelor's at Queen's University in Canada, and professional certificates from Stanford Business School and Columbia University. In past roles, she oversaw a national community engagement strategy and partnerships for Verily, the health tech sister-company to Google; conducted research on mental health at Queen's University and positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania; and developed an award-winning campaign to promote empathy and kindness through technology.

Kasley has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American and Washington Post, among other outlets, and she writes the Social Health Blog for Psychology Today. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, regularly giving talks for audiences at Google, Stanford University, Harvard University, the World Economic Forum, and various organizations, conferences, and podcasts.