Health Aug 09 Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections By Fiona Doherty, The Conversation
Nation Aug 03 Watch 5:54 Women find connection in the Lois Club, where everyone knows your name In 2023, the U.S. surgeon general warned of an epidemic of loneliness, saying that increasing social isolation threatens Americans’ health and well-being. For some women, there’s a special club that offers immediate social connection — a place where everyone knows… By Megan Thompson
Nation May 04 Watch 6:10 Why young adults are lonelier than ever and what can be done to help In a world where staying connected with family and friends can be as simple as tapping a button on your phone, many people are finding themselves lonelier than ever. It’s a crisis that is especially prevalent among young adults. Isabella… By Isabella Jibilian, Rhode Island PBS
Health Feb 24 Watch 6:11 How a growing crisis of loneliness is affecting Americans' health According to the American Psychiatric Association’s latest monthly poll, 1 in 3 Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year, with younger people more likely to report these feelings than other age groups. Edward… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
World Dec 25 Watch 5:50 How 'chatty benches' are building connections and combating loneliness in Britain Mental health experts believe one of the long-term consequences of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic is an increase in loneliness. In Britain, communities are trying to combat people’s isolation by introducing so-called chatty benches and chatty cafes. Special correspondent Malcolm… By Malcolm Brabant
May 16 How the American Dream convinced people loneliness is normal By Ted Anthony, Associated Press American lore is full of tales of the lone cowboy, the rugged individualist who will do what needs to be done and ride off into the sunset. In reality, loneliness in America can be deadly. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 8:09 Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and steps to help connect with others By Amna Nawaz, Cybele Mayes-Osterman The U.S. Surgeon General declared a new public health epidemic in America, loneliness. A new report finds loneliness can have profound effects on mental health as well as heart disease, stroke and dementia. It tracks a decline in social connections… Continue watching
May 02 Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking, U.S. surgeon general says By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 2:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on why we're never really alone Author and former monk Jay Shetty has a message for those living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently leading a 20-day, live meditation series on Instagram, he says we should strive to do one thing each day that brings us… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 7:35 Could the loneliness of the pandemic facilitate a 'social revival?' The social distancing many Americans are practicing to slow the spread of COVID-19 is driving widespread feelings of loneliness and isolation. Into this unfamiliar experience comes a new book about relationships and community: “Together,” by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek… Continue watching