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MIT Reads: Together, The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World: Resources & Further Reading

This guide is intended to serve as a companion to the book Together. It provides resources and further information about the author and themes covered in the book.

Resources at MIT

For Students:

  • DoingWell provides the MIT community with resources to care for mind and body, foster meaningful relationships and find purpose in all aspects of life. Developed by the Office of Student Wellbeing to empower students to prioritize their wellbeing journey. 

  • MindHandHeart is a coalition of students, faculty, and staff with fresh insights, new ideas, and diverse perspectives working collaboratively and strategically to strengthen the fabric of our MIT community. 

  • Student Mental Health & Counseling Services works with students at MIT to identify, understand, and solve problems, and to help transform that understanding into positive action.

  • Community Wellness at MIT Medical provides health and wellness classes and services to help the MIT community build connection and thrive.

  • MIT Spouses & Partners Connect is a dedicated network for the significant others of MIT students, postdocs, staff and faculty who have relocated to the Boston area. 

Books available through the MIT Libraries (hover over the book titles for descriptions)

Books about connection, loneliness and community

House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy

House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy is a podcast hosted by the 21st U.S. Surgeon General that explores the messiness and uncertainties of life to find meaning and joy.

Tedx Talks: Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion