Loneliness Archives

11.13.2025 Young girl upset and sitting alone in the dark. Child abuse concept

Gentler Parenting, Stronger Minds

Adults who reported being verbally abused as children were 1.5 times more likely to have poor mental well-being than those who did not.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

10.21.2025 Group of friends enjoying time together outdoors, smiling and laughing. Social connection concept

Connection as Medicine

Humans are wired to connect. The relationships we build with family, friends, and community protect our health in many ways.

Guest Author Lily Fotovat

Editor Monica L. Wang

04.11.2025 Portrait of a young woman, alone and scrolling on her phone

The Social Media Paradox: More Friends, Less Connection

The more time people spend actively engaging on social media—whether through posting, commenting, or messaging—the lonelier they may feel.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

09.02.2022 Puppy with masks

Pandemic Pup-take

People who adopted a dog during the pandemic may have helped buffer some of the negative psychological impacts of COVID-19.

Fellow Abby Outterson

05.10.2022 a group of people in a row

Religious Community in Public Health and Medicine

Participation in religious services, and in other forms of relational and community life has positive effects on health.

Guest Author Tyler J. VanderWeele

02.11.2020 a black dog with its tongue out

Paw-sible Benefits of Dogs

Whether essential social support and companionship from dogs extends to significant changes in human well-being or mental health remains relatively unknown.

Fellow Greg Kantor

06.07.2019 a man and woman sitting on a bench

Meaningful Relationships and Aging Well

With people living longer, practitioners must re-examine how health systems meet the needs of older Americans and better prepare them for quality living.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

12.18.2018

Map of the United States in dots on a grid of squares

Social Connectedness and Public Health

Using Facebook data, these researchers explored how geography and historic migration movements impact social networks.

Guest Author Johannes Stroebel

03.21.2018 Three older women lifting weights above their heads and smiling

Maximizing Healthy Aging through Daily Activities

Older adults who engage in an array of daily activities like socializing, pursuing hobbies, exercising, or volunteering report better physical and mental health.

Guest Authors Jacqueline Gilberto, W. Jackeline Torres, Margaret Beier

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