College students frequently engage with social media to see what family, friends, and the community are up to. While this might seem like a great way to feel connected, a new study found just the ...

Many of us are facing conditions that might seem more like a cruel social experiment as we are cut off from connecting face-to-face with the people we typically look to for support, encouragement, and ...

A cohort of 903 perimenopausal women completed validated questionnaires assessing loneliness, objective social isolation, and subjective cognitive function, enabling separation of emotional ...

Loneliness is the poverty of self; Solitude is the richness of self.” May Sarton. Loneliness is being cited as one of the ...

Navigating loneliness is tough on its own, but when shame enters the fray, it feels almost insurmountable. Here's how you can begin to unspool the tangled mess. Shame is a powerful emotion and a ...

As the world continues to recover from years of COVID-19-induced social distancing and isolation, a new scoping review from the American Heart Association (AHA) sheds light on the health benefits that ...

I was not aware of the epidemic of loneliness until speaking on the subject and receiving hundreds of responses. This is a matter of life and death. Technology and social media have connected the ...

A college student’s recent plea for help has exposed a crisis many undergraduates face but few talk about openly. Balancing multiple jobs, resident advisor duties, and a full course load while ...

Loneliness and social isolation among community-dwelling older adults are complex issues with the ability to affect physical, mental and social well-being. To support older adults, approaches must ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both loneliness and social isolation were associated with a higher risk for glaucoma. Participants who were ...