Loneliness/social isolation isn’t just a transient emotion or situation, it’s turned into a global crisis with serious public health consequences. In 2023, then–US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, ...

A recent report from Gallup found that one in five people across the world said they felt lonely on a daily basis. People are lonely in every aspect of their lives — at home, in social settings, and ...

Why your brain craves connection—and what happens without it Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Spending too much time alone can make even basic social interactions feel awkward or even exhausting.

Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, ...

Summary: A new five-year study explores how dopamine may drive changes in brain myelin during social isolation. Researchers ...

Kirtland Elementary and Middle schools recently held their annual Start with Hello weeks, continuing their involvement in a national program intended to reduce social isolation. Kirtland Middle School ...