In a culture that values connection above all, why is loneliness so hidden? China reveals belonging isn't just about ...

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 ...

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According to U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Americans have been spending less time with friends and more time alone since before the pandemic, which has only intensified the sense of social isolation.

During an ongoing global pandemic that’s kept loved ones apart and made it potentially unsafe to socialize in many of the ways we’re accustomed to doing, loneliness is becoming salient. Thirty-six ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

The loneliness paradox: All that time online can connect us in amazing ways, but it can also make us feel isolated. Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all ...

Loneliness is as close to universal as experiences come. Almost everyone has felt isolated, even rejected. But the power of loneliness—its potential for causing depression and other serious health ...

The COVID-19 pandemic created shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and event hiatuses. Though few of us were unaffected by the impacts, it seems some demographics may have experienced higher levels of ...