If it feels like loneliness is everywhere, you're not imagining it, and it's not just a personal problem. These three reasons ...

Cuffing season is upon us, and so is seasonal depression. According to licensed psychotherapist Jenet Dove, addressing “loneliness” can be difficult as it is not one-dimensional. She believes that ...

A recent study shows that loneliness is a widespread phenomenon in Estonia with a direct impact on health; among those who ...

Adult loneliness has been labeled a public health epidemic. It is estimated that between one-third and half of the U.S. adult population experiences loneliness. In extremes, loneliness can lead to ...

Along with these changes came a blossoming epidemic of workplace loneliness—one that still continues to this day. According ...

Dame Maggie Smith of Downton Abbey fame once said: “There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness.” For Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the therapist with a thick German accent who taught Americans to ...

For Black men, loneliness is often compounded by cultural expectations and systemic barriers. Here's what we know about this alarming trend.

“I administered cocaine and ended up discovering the source of loneliness.” Said two MIT neuroscientists, Kay Tye, and Gillian Matthews. By accident, in 2012, Matthews and Tye stumbled across the ...

Loneliness is widely recognized as a health risk factor, linked to conditions like cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, and increased risks for stroke and dementia. However, new research ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Social isolation can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. People who are socially isolated ...

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.