You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

Each June, Global Loneliness Awareness Week turns public and institutional attention toward what researchers and policymakers ...

Loneliness is one of retirement's biggest surprises—but psychologists say there's one surprisingly simple fix that most ...

Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these ...

Several people at risk for self-harm share how building social connections and seeking meaning help them mitigate suicide risk.

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 ...

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, published in the ...

Social networks may help protect cognitive functioning in later life, particularly among older adults who are no longer working, according to a new IIASA-led study. Drawing on data from 27 European ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ social connections and where they turn for emotional support at a time when these topics, and the gender dynamics surrounding them, ...

Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, such as major depressive disorder, often centers on ...