The Biological and Societal Impacts of Loneliness

Loneliness is not merely an emotional state; it acts as a physiological stressor that increases risks for heart disease and ...
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We Need To End The Outrage Over Isolation In Schools

The use of isolation as a behavior management technique in schools is under renewed scrutiny, amid claims it can damage the mental health of students. Concern over the use of isolation—in particular ...
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Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation and Loneliness

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. 4 The survey did not inquire about what kind of loneliness participants felt and ...
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Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System.