Category: Loneliness
Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays
Alone for the Holidays Source: Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash As the holiday season unfolds, adorned with festive lights and the warmth of familial […]
Are You Feeling Lonely in Your Relationship?
Source: bmiller/Unsplash There is a difference between being alone, which is the act of being by oneself, versus feeling lonely. The two words are used […]
10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely
Non-human companionship can help alleviate loneliness. Source: S. McQuillan There’s a rising public health crisis in America, according to social scientists, and its name is […]
How to Overcome Loneliness |
Two quotes making the rounds on social media present starkly different views of life. The first, by journalist Hunter S. Thompson, says, “We are all […]
How to Not Feel Lonely Anymore
Feeling lonely is a common experience, but there are ways to alleviate that sense of loneliness and foster a greater sense of connection. Before we […]
The Healing Power of Collecting in a Lonely World
The prevalence of loneliness, a pervasive issue magnified during the holiday season, extends beyond the confines of festive periods. Recent statistics indicate it is currently […]
Want Better Mental Health? Connect With Your Community
Do you know that in the last 20 years, people went from having three close connections to having two close connections? That’s a problem! When […]
Loneliness Beyond Friendship: What Brain and Biology Tell Us
Humans are a “true social” species. Photo by Ingo Joseph on Pexels. Humans are a deeply social animal. According to Edward O. Wilson, one of […]
Overcoming Loneliness: Some Social Solutions
Often invisible to others, loneliness is one of the most commonly experienced negative emotional states. Whether stemming from loss, lack of social connections, or clinical […]
How Lonely People Can Make Their Lives Meaningful
Source: Pexels/Pixabay Lonely people often feel their lives lack purpose and direction. Indeed, research shows that a sense of meaning in life protects against feelings […]