A new study suggests that depression diminishes a person’s sense of meaning in life by triggering feelings of loneliness and ...

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication, and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3- Good health and wellbeing. Loneliness is commonly defined as the unwelcome feeling of a lack or loss of companionship that occurs when ...

Source: Artwork by Alexi Berry. Used with permission. “The process of deepest inquiry…leads us to recognize that we are finite, that we must die, that we are free, and that we cannot escape our ...

Social isolation and loneliness have long been linked to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and premature death. However, the biologic underpinnings of these ...

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 ...

Older adults may be at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation due to changes in health and social connections. However, there are strategies that can help manage these feelings.

If loneliness results in the same risk of dying early as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, could the strategies that greatly ...

The holiday season is often a time of gatherings: work parties, family celebrations, get-togethers with old friends. But it can also exacerbate feelings of loneliness that are already on the rise in ...

There is an epidemic of loneliness, according to a recent Gallup survey of 6,289 Americans. An AARP survey found that gay men ...

Due to changes in their health and social connections, older adults may be at a higher risk of experiencing loneliness and social isolation. However, some strategies can help manage these feelings.