AARP's most recent study on loneliness shows that 4 in 10 U.S. adults 45 and older are lonely, a significant increase from 35 ...

AI chatbot systems, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, are increasingly used as confidants of choice, but turning to AI ...

In Türkiye, economic hardship—more so than social skills—drives loneliness. Many reframe solitude as growth and connection as ...

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 ...

Three key elements determine whether you could fall into the loneliness trap or develop a nurturing social network. These ...

A concerning World Health Organization report reveals a global loneliness epidemic, contributing to over 871,000 deaths annually. Despite digital connectivity, social isolation is linked to severe ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...

Social isolation is a key predictor of mortality in the US and may be heightened in communities affected by violence. Qualitative studies have documented that people living in high-crime neighborhoods ...

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 ...

When the pandemic first began, many experts feared that even people who managed to avoid the virus would suffer from unprecedented levels of loneliness. What would happen when millions of people were ...