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News Articles: Loneliness

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Don't Let The Pandemic Winter Get You Down: 9 Creative Ways To Socialize Safely

With bad pandemic news and endless social distancing, it can already feel like the longest winter ever. But keeping up nourishing bonds of human connection is possible with a little ingenuity.

January 01, 2021
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By:
  • Rhitu Chatterjee
Though the pandemic has left us all less able to socialize in person with our close friends and community, we're still finding ways to use screens and other methods to connect and maintain relationships, research suggests.

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Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?

Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.

July 15, 2020
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By:
  • Joanne Silberner
According to Cigna, only around half of Americans (53 percent) have meaningful in-person social interactions, such as long conversations with friends or quality time with family, on a daily basis.

How Loneliness That Lingers Could Affect Your Health – And What To Do About It

A lot of Americans feel lonely – between one-third and half, depending on which research you consult. The holidays can be an especially difficult time...

December 19, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Julia Bainbridge channels her experiences with loneliness into her podcast, "The Lonely Hour."

Julia Bainbridge Is In Search Of Connection On 'The Lonely Hour' Podcast

Julia Bainbridge 's podcast, "The Lonely Hour," aims to normalize loneliness as a part of everyday life. Her podcast tells the stories of people all...

December 04, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera

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