Fernando Lolas Stepke

Fernando Lolas Stepke is a prominent Chilean psychiatrist and bioethicist, known for his extensive work in the field of mental health and bioethics. Born in Santiago, Chile, he has served as the vice-rector of the University of Chile and the director of its psychiatric clinic. At 76 years old, he remains active in academia, contributing to various publications and serving on international committees, including the World Health Organization's Technical Advisory Group on Social Connection. Lolas emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between isolation and loneliness, advocating for public policies that address these issues while also critiquing the rising trend of informal mental health diagnoses proliferating on social media.