Our own family-and-friend groups can strongly should us: how often we “should” be together, what we “should” do in that time, and even what we “should” or “shouldn’t” do or talk about when we’re ...

As I have written about in a previous column [i], anyone who has found themselves suddenly single for the holidays has experienced the social and emotional challenges of unexpectedly facing a season ...

In today’s hyperconnected world, loneliness has paradoxically become a growing epidemic affecting millions of people worldwide. As social media platforms continue to dominate our daily interactions, ...

Sometimes, what feels like a deep depression might actually be your heart crying out for connection. Our emotional landscape is complex, and learning to distinguish between depression and loneliness ...

Dear Annie: My mother died when I was 5, and I grew up in a very abusive childhood — abuse in every sense of the word. I’m still traumatized over my childhood and I am now 65. I ended up in what I ...

A man writes asking for help in dealing with chronic pain, depression and loneliness, a challenging mix for anyone. Hi Irene, My close friend was depressed and we stopped doing all the things we had ...

It's widely known that a strong social network is healthy, whereas loneliness can be harmful, to your body as well as your ...

Every college cheers its students, wishing them a successful journey from start to finish. While many colleges make efforts to improve student success, such as offering advising services or fun ...

Leadership is often portrayed as a solo endeavor, but the reality is far more complex. Many CEOs experience a deep sense of isolation, which can impact their decision-making, resilience and overall ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...