The term “lonely parent” may seem like a contradiction in terms. Parents, by definition, are inextricably linked to at least one other human, after all—their child. And parents are constantly ...

If you've felt a pang of loneliness lately, you might not be the only one. Americans are reportedly lonelier compared to years past. According to a newly released survey from AARP, adults aged 45 and ...

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. By Dana G. Smith Everyone feels lonely from time to ...

Working to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships can reduce feelings of loneliness while offering some protection against depression. Feel a little “blah” lately? You don’t have much to ...

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.

“Nobody wants to be lonely,” may be a line from a pop song, but it’s also a fairly universal truth. Chronic loneliness is a term to describe loneliness that’s experienced over a long period of time.

Loneliness is an epidemic. We are going through times of profound social change, and the Internet and other new social technologies are huge drivers of this epidemic, allowing us to remain in touch ...

There seems to be a strong stigma about loneliness. Many people will admit to being depressed before they'll talk about being lonely. They fear being judged as unlikeable, a loser, or weird so they ...

Loneliness isn’t always obvious. More and more, clinical psychologist Emily Bly, PhD, a licensed therapist of over a decade, sees what she calls “covert loneliness.” People come into her office ...

Humans are inherently social beings. From an evolutionary perspective, we have relied on cooperation to survive and thrive. When our ancient ancestors first roamed the African savannah, collaboration ...

These days, everyone seems to have an opinion about A.I. companions. Last year, I found myself joining the debate, publishing a paper—co-written with two fellow psychology professors and a philosopher ...