The term “lonely parent” may seem like a contradiction in terms. Parents, by definition, are inextricably linked to at least one other human, after all—their child. And parents are constantly ...

In 2023, in an advisory entitled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," former surgeon general Vivek Murthy wrote that "social disconnection was far more common than I had realized." And the ...

When people experience deep loneliness, they likely struggle to admit this to other people and seek support from those around them. Instead of talking about their feelings of being lonely, they will ...

Most of us experience moments of loneliness. For some, this is fleeting, while it may be a pervasive feeling for others. It may be mild or so severe as to trigger or exacerbate depression and anxiety.

Dear Annie: Now that my youngest left for college, everyone keeps telling me I’ve “entered my freedom era.” The truth is, I feel anything but free. I miss the chaos of packed lunches, carpool ...

If You Feel Lonely Even Around People You Love, Psychologists Say To Ditch These 16 Habits originally appeared on Parade. Ever feel like you're standing alone in a crowded room full of friends and ...

As a friendship expert, at the core of my beliefs is that people are fundamentally good, that we all want the best for each other. It’s been hard to reconcile these beliefs with what is happening in ...

Holidays can either make you feel extremely loved or extremely lonely, there’s often no in-between. Here are five reasons why ...