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 ...

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 ...

April Gallup poll shows increased mental health challenges following COVID-19 ...

With the colder weather setting in, it may be tempting to hunker down indoors. But after a while, that can take a toll on your mental health. That’s why it’s important to keep doing things with loved ...

Scientists have long known that loneliness is emotionally painful and can lead to psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and even hallucinatory delirium. But only recently have ...

Research suggests chronic loneliness and emotional isolation may increase risks of depression, anxiety, stress, and poor sleep even in financially successful adults.

Social media "friends" don't help overcome loneliness, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study suggests that all of the strangers people befriend online are not actually helping them to ...

Elise Plessis hasn't been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It's by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine's Day rolls around. "I'm the singleton of the family and the friend group, ...

Marriage loneliness is more common than many realise. It can leave you feeling emotionally distant from your spouse, even ...