It might sound like a contradiction, but if you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. One in four Australians experience persistent loneliness, indicating that its associated impact on happiness is ...

Recently, the World Health Organization launched a flagship report declaring social connections a global public health priority. This is a monumental step in elevating the importance of social ...

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Loneliness and social isolation carry the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to experts who say loneliness is on the rise in the U.S. Recent data from Gallup finds that about ...

Attending live events can combat loneliness and build social connections, particularly if those events are in person, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young ...

Natalie Kerr and Jaime Kurtz are social psychologists and colleagues in the department of psychology at James Madison University. Kerr’s work has been published in many academic journals, and she also ...

Eight communities will receive tailored guidance to develop social connection initiatives for improved well-being ...

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, forthcoming in the ...