Research has also clearly established that whatever the treatment administered, a huge factor in its effectiveness is the nature of the provider-patient relationship.

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In January, a separate Pew Research Center survey showed little difference between reported levels of loneliness between men and women, with about 1 in 6 Americans – 16% – saying they felt lonely or ...