If you could take a pill to “cure” your loneliness, would you take it? The so-called “loneliness epidemic” has been widely reported and commented upon across the world in recent years, affecting young ...

We've all felt lonely at some point in our lives, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic, an illness, or after losing a family member. People can even feel lonely even when surrounded by others. In 2023 ...

Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep ...

Loneliness is a peculiarly modern phenomenon, and it’s on the rise in America. Despite the countless ways to connect online, we are still more disconnected today than ever. National statistics on ...

In a world that is more connected than ever, a silent epidemic is taking its toll. Overall, 1 in 3 US adults report chronic loneliness — a condition so detrimental that it rivals smoking and obesity ...

Loneliness affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Cases have been rising globally since the 1970s, prompting both U.S. and global health authorities to recognize it as a widespread public health ...

No one would blame you for thinking that we’re in the midst of an unprecedented global loneliness emergency. The United Kingdom and Japan have named “loneliness ministers” to tackle the problem. In ...

Source: Image by Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. Loneliness is widespread in the United States. Fifty percent of adults report often feeling lonely; 69 percent experience social disconnection; 54 percent feel ...

Not all loneliness is the same—new research shows that emotional loneliness is more harmful than social loneliness, affecting mental health and even increasing mortality risk. Understanding this ...

Spousal bereavement marks a profound life transition, yet its social and emotional ripple effects often go unnoticed. Loneliness is not just an emotional burden—it's a public health concern. Chronic ...