Loneliness is a public health crisis. Learn how to assess your social network and build connections as you age.

You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

More people are quietly losing interest in things they once loved. Here’s why anhedonia is rising—and how to gently reconnect ...

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, published in the ...

Loneliness and social isolation carry the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to experts who say loneliness is on the rise in the U.S. Recent data from Gallup finds that about ...

Despite mounting evidence that social connection is vital to physical health, new Brigham Young University research shows most people, including doctors, still underestimate its importance. Research ...

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Loneliness is one of retirement's biggest surprises—but psychologists say there's one surprisingly simple fix that most ...

Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...

Several people at risk for self-harm share how building social connections and seeking meaning help them mitigate suicide risk.

Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns are often framed around reports which point to anxiety, burnout and ...